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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express





Slots (PCI Express x 4))





There are 4 PCI slots, 2 PCI Express slots, and 1 AGI Express slot (PCI Express x 4)

on this motherboard.

PCI slots:

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

interface.

PCIE Slots:

PCIE1 (PCIE x 16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane

width graphics cards.

PCIE2 (PCIE x 1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards, such as

Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Please check the jumper set

tings on page 17 for different functions.

AGI Express slot (PCI Express x 4):

AGI Express slot (PCI Express x 4) is used to install PCI Express expan-

sion cards. For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards,

please refer to the “Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Ex-

press Slot (PCI Express x 4)” on page 8. Please check the jumper set-

tings on page 17 for different functions.

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

for later use.

Step 3.

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

completely seated on the slot.

Step 4.

Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

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