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2.5
Expansion slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-
sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion
cards. Failure to do so may cause physical injury, and damage to the cards
and motheboard components!
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2.5.1
Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
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Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1.
Before installing the expansion card, read the documenttation 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.
2.5.2
2.5.2
Configuring an expansion card
Configuring an expansion card
2.5.2
2.5.2
2.5.2
Configuring an expansion card
Configuring an expansion card
Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software
settings:
1.
Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
2.
Assign an IRQto the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3.
Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
"Shared IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise,
conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system
unstableand the card inoperable.
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