Expansion Slots; Expansion Card Installation Procedure; Configuring An Expansion Card - Asus Dual TualatinTM Motherboard TRL-DLS User Manual

3. HARDWARE SETUP
3.7

Expansion Slots

WARNING!
Unplug the power supply when adding or removing expansion cards
or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both
your motherboard and expansion cards.
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has four
3.3V 64-bit/66MHz PCI slots and two 5V 32-bit/33MHz PCI slots. The slots support
PCI 2.2 protocol.

3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure

Follow these steps to install an expansion card.
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it
and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a
chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for
later use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely
seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.

3.7.2 Configuring an Expansion Card

After physically installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the
software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter
4 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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