ASRock ALiveNF5SLI-1394 User Manual - Page 17

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 3 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. PCIE2 / PCIE4 (PCIE x8 slot) is used to install PCI Express expansion cards to support SLITM function. For the information of the compatible SLITM Mode PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to the "Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLITM Mode" on page 10. PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards. 1. This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology. PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots (yellow) are intended for SLITM function only. It is not recommended to install other graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots, and we do not guarantee that your graphics cards can work successfully under this situation. 2. You can only choose to use either PCIE3 slot or PCIE2 / PCIE4 slot on this motherboard. If you plan to install only one PCI Express VGA card to this motherboard, please install it to PCIE3 slot. 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. 17