Expansion Cards; External Connectors - JETWAY 911BF User Manual

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IMPORTANT:
You can setting the CPU ratio and Host Frequency in the BIOS setup .

2-8 Expansion Cards

You must read the documentation come with expansion card for any hardware or software
settings that may be required to setup your specific card.
Installation Procedure:
1. Read the documentation from your expansion card.
2. Set any necessary jumpers on your expansion card.
3. Remove your computer's cover.
4. Remove the bracket on the slot you intend to use.
5. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly.
6. Secure the card on the slot with the screw you remove in step 4.
7. Replace the computer's cover.
8. Setup the BIOS if necessary.
9. Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card.
Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards
Some expansion cards may require an IRQ to operate. Generally an IRQ must be exclusively
assigned to only one device. In an standard design there are 16 IRQs available but most of
them are occupied by the system and leaves 6 free for expansion cards.
With most recent device, the BIOS automatically assign an IRQ number to PCI expansion
cards. Please make sure there are no any of two devices use same IRQs, otherwise your
computer may experience some problems when those two devices are in use at the same time.
Assigning DMA Channels for Expansion Cards
Some devices may also need to use a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel.
assignments for this motherboard are handled the same way as the IRQ assignment process
described above. You can select a DMA channel in the PCI and PnP configuration section of
the BIOS Setup utility.

2-9 External Connectors

1.
Power Connector: AT Power Connector (12-pin block): ATPOW
This connector connects to a standard AT power supply. To connect the leads from the
power supply, ensure first that the power supply is not plugged. Most power supplies
provide two plugs (P8 and P9), each containing six wires, two of which are black. Orient
the connectors so that the black wires are located in the middle.
Using a slight angle, align the plastic guide pins on the lead to their receptacles on the
connector. Once aligned, press the lead onto the connector until the lead locks into place.
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