Installing An Expansion Card - ASROCK 4CoreDual-VSTA Schnellinstallationsanleitung

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, AGP, and PCI Express Graphics

Slots)

There are 4 PCI slots, 1 AGP slot, and 1 PCI Express Graphics slot on 4CoreDual-

VSTA motherboard.

PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card. The ASRock AGP slot has

a special design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted graphics

card. AGP slot is used to install AGP expansion cards.

Please do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard!

It may cause permanent damage! For the voltage information of your

AGP card, please check with the AGP card vendors.

PCI Express Graphics slot:

PCI Express Graphics slot is used to install PCI Express expansion cards.

For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards, please

refer to the "Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for PCI Express

Graphics Slot" on page 9.

Installing an expansion card

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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