Expansion Slots; Installing An Expansion Card; Pci Slots; Pci Express X1 Slots - Foxconn K8M890M2MA User Manual

Expansion Slots

This motherboard includes two 32-bit master PCI bus slots, one PCI Express x1
slot,one PCI Express x16 slot.

PCI Slots

The expansion cards can be installed in the two PCI slots. W hen you install
or take out such cards, you must make sure that the power plug has been pulled
out. Please read carefully the instructions provided for such cards, and install and
set the necessary hardware and software for such cards, such as the jumper or
BIOS setup.

PCI Express x1 Slots

This motherboard has one PCI Express x1 slots that designed to accommo-
date less bandwidth-intensive cards, such as a modem or LAN card.
PCI Express x16 Slots
This motherboard has one PCI Express x16 slots that reserved for graphics or
video cards. The difference in bandwidth between the x16 and x1 slots is no-
table to be sure, with the x16 slot pushing 4GB/sec (8GB/sec concurrent) of
bandwidth, and the PCI Express x1 slot offering 250MB/sec.

Installing an expansion card

1. Before installing the expansion card, read carefully the documentation that
came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing any expan-
sion cards.
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated in the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
For the detailed AGP graphics cards support list on this motherboard, please
visit the website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions