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

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Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGP Slots) There are 3 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, and 1 AGP slot on both GE Pro-M and GE Pro-HT motherboards. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. AMR slot: AMR slot is used to insert 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 locking mechanism which can securely fasten the graphics card inserted. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card. 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 screw 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. 11

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Step 1.
Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2.
Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the
break on the slot.
Step 3.
Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clip snap back in place
and the DIMM is properly seated.
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGP Slots)
There are 3 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, and 1 AGP slot on both GE Pro-M and GE Pro-HT
motherboards.
PCI slots:
PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
AMR slot:
AMR slot is used to insert ASRock MR card with v.92 Modem
functionality.
AGP slot:
The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card.
The ASRock AGPslot has a special locking mechanism which
can securely fasten the graphics card inserted.
Installing an expansion card
Step 1.
Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation of the
expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card.
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
screw 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.