Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
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Expansion Slots
This motherboard includes three 32-bit master PCI slots,one PCI Expressx 1
slot, two PCI Express x 16 slots.
PCI Slots
The expansion cards can be installed in the three PCI slots. PCI slots support
cards such as a LAN card, USB card, SCSI card and other cards that comply
with PCI specifications.
PCI Express x1 Slots
This motherboard has one PCI Express x1 slot that designed to accommodate
less bandwidth-intensive cards, such as a modem or LAN card.
PCI Express x16 Slots
This motherboard has two PCI Express x16 slots that reserved for graphics or
video cards. The difference in bandwidth between the x16 and x1 slots is no-
table to be sure, with the x16 slot pushing 4GB/sec (8GB/sec concurrent) of
bandwidth, the PCI Express x1 slot offering 250MB/sec.
Installing an expansion card:
1.Before installing the expansion card, read carefully the documentation that
came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2.Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing any expan-
-sion cards.
3.Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use.
4.Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
comlpeletly seated in the slot.
5.Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
For the detailed PCI Express cards support list on this motherboard ,please
visit the website:
http//www.foxconnchannel.com
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