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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and AGI Express Slots)

There are 3 PCI slots, 1 HDMR slot 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.

HDMR slot: HDMR slot is used to insert a HDMR card (optional) with v.92 Modem

functionality.

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.

1. If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card, BIOS setup will

automatically disable the onboard VGA.

2. Please make sure to set the BIOS onboard VGA selection into

"Enabled" if you want this motherboard to support Surround Display.

Then the onboard VGA in Windows will be the primary VGA card.

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 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.

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