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System Components
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Installing an Expansion Card
To install an expansion card:
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and
make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).
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 completely
seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis.
6. Replace the system cover.
Configuring an Expansion Card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See BIOS Setup
for more information.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share
IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts
will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the
card inoperable.
PCI Slots
The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that
comply with PCI specifications.
PCI Express x4 Slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that
comply with the PCI Express specifications.
PCI Express x16 Slot
This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic
cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.