K7VAT
System Board 20
2-4 PCI and ISA
The PCI slots allow for expansion cards to be added to the system. Expansion cards come
in a great variety, Video cards, SCSI cards, Sound cards to name but a few. Refer to the
picture below for the location of the PCI and ISA slots:
General steps to install a new Expansion Card:
Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware
or software settings for your expansion card, such as jumpers.
Remove the cover of your computer system case and the bracket plate on the slot you
intend to use. Retain the bracket for possible future use.
Carefully align the card to the slot and press firmly.
Now secure the card in the slot with the screw you removed.
Replace the computer case cover.
Set up the BIOS if necessary (This includes interrupts)
Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card.
If you run into problems with expansion cards this may be due to interrupt issues. Please
refer to the interrupt section later in this chapter.
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
PCI5
ISA1
