ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Quick Installation Guide - Page 11

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2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI slots, 1 HDMR slot and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. HDMR slot: HDMR slot is used to insert a HDMR card with v.92 Modem functionality. The HDMR slot is shared with PCIE2 slot; you can only choose either PCIE2 slot or HDMR slot to use. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. 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. 11 ASRock K8NF6P-VSTA Motherboard English

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Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)
Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)
Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)
Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)
Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)
There are 2 PCI slots, 1 HDMR slot and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI slots:
PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
HDMR slot:
HDMR slot is used to insert a HDMR card with v.92 Modem
functionality. The HDMR slot is shared with PCIE2 slot; you can only
choose either PCIE2 slot or HDMR slot to use.
PCIE Slots:
PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane
width graphics cards.
PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
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 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.