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Follow these instructions to install add-on cards:
1. Open the chassis and then remove the slot bracket from the case where you will
be installing the expansion cards.
2. Install your graphics card in the proper slot by pressing the card firmly into the
slot.
3. Drive in the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expanson card.
4. Replace your computer's chassis cover.
5. Power on the computer, if necessary, set up BIOS utility of expansion card from
BIOS.
6. Install related driver to complete the installation.
Notes: 1. The two PCIE x16 slots run in two modes. With only one PCI Express Graphics card,
install it onto PCIEX1 slot by default. Having two PCI Express Graphics cards at hand, set
them up onto PCIEX1 and PCIEX3 slots simultaneously.
2. The Scalable D.G.E. supports a four-monitor configuration when PCIE X1 slot and PCIE
X3 slot are working simultaneously.
3. Please note that the graphics card driver supports Windows 2000/XP only.
4. Make sure to connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to the ATX4P1; otherwise, the system will
be unstable.
Installing two graphics cards
Installing the Motherboard