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There are 3 PCI slots, 1 PCI Express slot and 1 AGP slot on ALiveDual-eSATA2
motherboard.
PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE Slot: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane
width graphics cards.
AGP Slot: The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card. The ASRock AGP slot has
a special design of clasp that can securely fasten the inserted graphics
card.
1. Please do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this
motherboard! It may cause permanent damage! For the voltage
information of your AGP card, please check with the AGP card
vendors.
2. If you plan to install Windows
this motherboard, please read the instructions and limitation on
page 169 and 170 carefully. For Windows
OS, there is no such limitation.
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.
ASRock
® TM
Vista 32-bit / Vista
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ALiveDual-eSATA2 Motherboard
TM
64-bit OS on
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit
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