Intel MX945GM2 manual Expansion Slots, Installing an Expansion Card, Configuring an Expansion Card

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User’s Manual

1.6 Expansion Slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.6.1Installing an Expansion Card

1.Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2.Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

3.Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use.

4.Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

5.Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6.Replace the system cover.

1.6.2Configuring an Expansion Card

After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.

1.Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any.

2.Assign an IRQ to the card if needed. Refer to the tables on the next page.

3.Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

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Contents Ver MX945GM2 User’s Manual Electrical safety User’s Manual MX945GM2 User’s Manual CPU LAN1 Power Type User’s Manual MX945GM2 MX945GM2 Before you Proceed Placement Direction Motherboard OverviewScrew Holes Motherboard Layout Label Function Layout Content ListInternal Connector Central Processing Unit CPU Installing the CPU MX945GM2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan MX945GM2 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan Dimm Sockets Location System MemoryCPU FSB Memory ConfigurationsRemoving a DDR2 Dimm Installing a DDR2 DimmInstalling an Expansion Card Configuring an Expansion CardExpansion Slots IRQ Standard Interrupt AssignmentsPCI Slots PCI Express X16 SlotMini PCI Clear Cmos J4 Jumpers3 AT/ATX Power Select J7 Watchdog Timer Output Select J65 COM1, COM2 RI/+5V/+12v Selection JP14, JP15 Lvds Extended Setting J14Rear Panel Connectors ConnectorsMicrophone port Pink This port connects a microphone Important notes on the Motherboard Power Requirements ATX Power Connector ATXPWR1USB 2.0 Connector CN4, CN5 Serial Port 2 Connector CN6 Serial Port 3 Connector CN7 Serial Port 4 Connector CN8 Front Panel Audio Connector CN16 User’s Manual Reset Button 2-pin Reset System Panel Connector FPANEL1System Power LED 2-pin Pwrled ATX Power Button/Soft-off Button 2-pin PwrswIrDA Connector IRCON1 Signal Description Primary IDE Connector IDE1Amplifier Connector JAMP1 Optical Drive Audio Connector JCD1 LCD Inverter Connector JBKL1 Signal Description Digital I/O Connector JGPIO1 Digital I/O Connector JGPIO2 Lvds Connector JLVDS1 Serial ATA Connector Black SA1, SA2 SM Bus Connector SMBUS1 Digital Audio Connector SPDIFOUT1 Chassis Fan Connector SFAN1