Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
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Expansion Slots
This motherboard includes three 32-bit Master PCI bus slots and one AGP
slot .
PCI Slots
The expansion cards can be installed in the three PCI slots. When you install or
take out such cards, you must make sure that the power plug has been
pulled out. Please read carefully the instructions provided for such cards, and
install and set the necessary hardware and software for such cards, such as
the jumper or BIOS setup.
AGP Slot
This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that only supports
1.5V AGP card. When you use an AGP card, make sure that your AGP card
complies with 1.5V specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to
ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard.
Installing 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. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion
cards.
3. Remove the bracket opposite to 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 with the screw you removed earlier.
Warning:
The motherboard may be damaged if a 3.3V AGP card is used.
Make sure that your AGP card is 1.5 V specification. Note the
notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the
AGP slot on your motherboard.
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