ASRock X38TurboTwins Quick Installation Guide - Page 16
English, 4 Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots, Installing an expansion card, 5 CrossFire,
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card and ASRock PCIE_DE card. PCIE2 / PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards. If you want to use ASRock DeskExpress function on this motherboard, please install ASRock PCIE_DE card on PCIE1 slot. 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. 2.5 CrossFireTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireTM feature. CrossFireTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in a single PC. Combining a range of different operating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireTM enables the highest possible level of performance and image quality in any 3D application. Currently CrossFireTM feature is supported with Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. Please check AMD website for ATITM CrossFireTM driver updates. For the detailed operation procedures and compatible PCI Express graphics cards, please refer to page 22 of "User Manual" in the support CD. 2.6 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD: ..\ Surround Display Information 16 ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard English