Installing An Expansion Card - ASROCK AM2XLI-eSATA2 Bedienungsanleitung

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There are 3 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on AM2XLI-eSATA2 motherboard.
PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE Slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards, such as
Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
PCIE2 (PCIE x16 / x8 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16
lane width graphics cards.
PCIE4 (PCIE x8 slot) is used to install PCI Express expansion
cards. For the information of the compatible Dual Graphics XLI
Mode PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to the "Supported PCI
Express VGA Card List for Dual Graphics XLI Mode" on page 9.
Please check the jumper settings on page 14 for different functions.
1. This motherboard supports Dual Graphics XLI technology. You can install one
PCI Express x16 graphics card to PCIE2 and the other PCI Express x16
graphics card to PCIE4 to enable Dual Graphics XLI feature. Dual Graphics XLI
technology is only supported with Windows
motherboard.
2. PCIE4 slot is intended for Dual Graphics XLI function. If you plan to install only
one PCI Express VGA card to this motherboard, please install it to PCIE2 slot.

Installing an expansion card

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Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in
a chassis).
Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the
screws for later use.
Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
Step 6. Replace the system cover.
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