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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots) There are 3 PCI slots, 1 HDMR slot, and 1 PCI Express slot on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. HDMR slot: The HDMR slot is used to insert a HDMR card with v.92 Modem functionality. The HDMR slot is shared with PCI3 slot; you can only choose either PCI3 slot or HDMR slot to use. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards. If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot), the onboard VGA will be disabled. 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. 12 ASRock P4VM900-SATA2 Motherboard English

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2.4
Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)
2.4
Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)
2.4
Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)
2.4
Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)
2.4
Expansion Slots (PCI, HDMR and PCI Express Slots)
There are 3 PCI slots, 1 HDMR slot, and 1 PCI Express slot on this motherboard.
PCI slots:
PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
HDMR slot:
The HDMR slot is used to insert a HDMR card with v.92 Modem
functionality. The HDMR slot is shared with PCI3 slot; you can only
choose either PCI3 slot or HDMR slot to use.
PCIE Slots:
PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane
width graphics cards.
If you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot),
the onboard VGA will be disabled.
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.