Installing Add-In Cards - TYAN Tiger MPX S2466 User Manual

2.13 – Installing Add-in Cards
Before installing add-in cards, it's good to be aware if they're fully compatible with your
motherboard. For this reason, we've provided a chart, listing the most common slots that may
appear on your motherboard. Not all the slots in this diagram will be on the same board though,
but there will be combinations. See below for the way the slots look and what each one means.
Simply find the appropriate slot for your expansion card and insert the card in firmly. Do not force
any expansion cards (or anything else) into any slots if they refuse to go in. It's better to try
another slot or return the faulty card rather than damaging both the motherboard and the card.
NOTE: YOU MUST unplug the power connector to the motherboard before performing system
hardware changes, to avoid having your motherboard boot-up automatically, due to the PCI v2.2
spec.
Also spread out cards as far apart from each other as possible if you can. This gives more
breathing room and sensitive electronics will cool better and perform more reliably.
Before Continuing onto section 2.15, make sure everything is properly connected. Things like
jumpers and case wiring are the most common causes of troubleshooting frustrations, both for the
end-user and for any company doing technical support.
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