ASRock P4VM800 User Manual - Page 13

Expansion Slots PCI, AMR and AGP Slots, Installing an expansion card

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR and AGP Slots) There are 3 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, and 1 AGP slot on P4VM800 motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. AMR slot: The AMR slot is used to insert an ASRock MR card with v.92 Modem functionality. AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card. The ASRock AGP slot has a special design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted graphics card. Please do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard! It may cause permanent damage! For the voltage information of your AGP card, please check with the AGP card vendors. 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. 13

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2.4
Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR and AGP Slots)
2.4
Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR and AGP Slots)
2.4
Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR and AGP Slots)
2.4
Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR and AGP Slots)
2.4
Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR and AGP Slots)
There are 3 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, and 1 AGP slot on P4VM800 motherboard.
PCI slots:
PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
AMR slot:
The AMR slot is used to insert an ASRock MR card with v.92 Modem
functionality.
AGP slot:
The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card. The ASRock AGP slot has
a special design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted graphics
card.
Please do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of
this motherboard!
It may cause permanent damage! For the voltage information of your
AGP card, please check with the AGP card vendors.
Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
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.