Expansion Slots (Pci, Hdmr And Pci Express Slots) - ASROCK P4VM900-SATA2 - V1.0 User Manual

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)

There are 3 PCI slots, 1 HDMR slot, and 1 PCI Express slot on this motherboard.

PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

HDMR slot: The HDMR slot is used to insert a HDMR card with v.92 Modem

functionality. The HDMR slot is shared with PCI3 slot; you can only

choose either PCI3 slot or HDMR slot to use.

PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane

width graphics cards.

If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot),

the onboard VGA will be disabled.

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 system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a

chassis).

Step 3.

Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws

for later use.

Step 4.

Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

Step 5.

Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

Step 6.

Replace the system cover.

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