Expansion Slots; Dual Graphics Feature - ASROCK 775XFIRE-VSTA - V1.2 User Manual

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There are 3 PCI slots, 2 PCI Express slots, and 1 AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4)
on this motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane
width graphics cards.
PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Please
check the jumper settings on page 19 for different functions.
AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4):
AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4) is used to install PCI Express expan-
sion cards. For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards,
please refer to the "Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Ex-
press Slot (PCI Express x4)" on page 10. Please check the jumper set-
tings on page 20 for different functions.
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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 bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws
for later use.
Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

2.7 Dual Graphics Feature

2.7 Dual Graphics Feature
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This motherboard supports Dual Graphics Technology. When installing the add-on
VGA cards to this motherboard, you are allowed to choose two different ways to
decide the function of PCIE2 slot (PCIE x1) and AGI Express slot. The default value
of this feature is to enable PCIE2 slot (PCIE x1) and AGI Express slot (only PCI
Express x1). You can also adjust the jumpers to disable PCIE2 slot (PCIE x1). Then
only AGI Express slot (PCI Express x4) will be enabled. In other words, you are
able to adjust the jumpers to enjoy the benefit of Dual Graphics feature. Please
refer to the table below for the correct jumper settings.
1 9 1 9 1 9
1 9 1 9