2: Mainboard Installation
Expansion Slots
This mainboard has one AGP slot, three 32-bit PCI expansion slots
and one 8/16-bit ISA slot. The PCI slot PCI3 and the ISA slot
ISA1 are shared slots. This means that you can use either one of
these slots, but not both of them at the same time. The two slots
correspond to the same expansion card opening in the system case.
Follow the steps below to install an add-in card to one of the slots.
1. Determine which slot you need to use. The table below shows
the functions of the slots.
AGP
AGP stands for Accelerated Graphics Port. Use this
slot to install a graphics adapter which has an AGP
edge connector.
PCI
PCI stands for Peripheral Components
Interconnect. Use this slot to install current add-in
cards which have a 32-bit PCI edge connector.
ISA
ISA stands for Industry Standard Architecture. Use
this slot to install older, legacy add-in cards which
have an 8/16-bit ISA edge connector.
2. Locate the ISA or PCI or AGP slot on the mainboard.
3. Remove the blanking plate from the appropriate expansion slot
on the system chassis.
4. Install the edge connector of the expansion card into the slot
and press it quite firmly down so that it is seated correctly.
5. Secure the bracket of the card into the expansion slot in the
system chassis using the screw that held the blanking plate in
place.
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ISA1
PCI2
PCI1
AGP1
PCI3
