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PCI slots, AGP slot

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2.6.3 PCI slots There are six 32-bit PCI slots on this motherboard, including an ASUS proprietary BlueMagic PCI slot. The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.6.4 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports +1.5V AGP cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with +1.5V specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. If you installed an incorrect AGP card, such as a SiS305-based AGP card or any other 3.3V AGP card, the onboard red LED (AGP_WARN1) lights up, an indication that the card is not supported on the motherboard. As long as this LED is lighted, you cannot turn on the system power even if you press the power button, thus preventing permanent damage to the motherboard. Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard! ® P4PE P4PE Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 2-15

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ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide
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2.6.3
PCI slots
There are six 32-bit PCI slots on this motherboard, including an ASUS
proprietary BlueMagic PCI slot. The slots support PCI cards such as a
LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI
specifications. The following figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI
slot.
2.6.4
AGP slot
This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that
supports +1.5V AGP cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that
you ask for one with +1.5V specification. Note the notches on the card
golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard.
If you installed an incorrect AGP card, such as a SiS305-based AGP card
or any other 3.3V AGP card, the onboard red LED (AGP_WARN1) lights
up, an indication that the card is not supported on the motherboard. As
long as this LED is lighted, you cannot turn on the system power even if
you press the power button, thus preventing permanent damage to the
motherboard.
Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard!
P4PE
P4PE Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)