Chapter 2
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Slots
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot
The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an
interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics.
It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the graphics controller to directly
access main memory and provides three levels of throughputs: 1x (266Mbps),
2x (533Mbps) and 4x (1.07Gbps). Please especially note that, for enhanced 3D
visualization, Intel
®
845 chipset supports the latest graphics devices through
1.5V AGP 4X
interface.
No 3.3V AGP 2X interface is supported
. Installing
3.3V AGP 2X cards on Intel
®
845 based mainboards will damage the mainboards.
PCI Slots
Three PCI slots allow you to insert the expansion cards to meet your
needs. When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug
the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion
card to make any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion
card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.
The motherboard provides three 32-bit Master PCI bus slots and one
AGPslot.
PCI Slots
AGP Slot