Installing An Expansion Card; Configuring An Expansion Card; Pci Express X16 Slot - Avalue Technology EAX-Q87 User Manual

2.6.1 Installing 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.

2.6.2 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. See Chapter 2 for
information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card if needed. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

2.6.3 PCI Express x16 slot

This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 slot that complies with the PCI Express
specifications. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16
slot.
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