Intel D975XBX2 manual Installing a PCI Express x16 Card, Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards

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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

Installing a PCI Express x16 Card

If you are installing a single PCI Express Graphics card, install it in PCI Express connector 1 (see Figure 19, A) for optimum performance. However, if you are installing two PCI Express Graphics cards, install them in PCI Express connectors 1 and 2 (see Figure 19, B).

Figure 19. Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards

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Contents Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Disclaimer Revision HistoryFCC Declaration of Conformity Canadian Department of Communications Compliance StatementDocument Layout PrefaceIntended Audience Use Only for Intended ApplicationsTerminology Box ContentsContents Bios Regulatory Compliance ContentsTables Feature Summary Desktop Board FeaturesRelated Links Supported Operating Systems Desktop Board FeaturesDesktop Board D975XBX2 Components Desktop Board ComponentsLabel Description Main Memory ProcessorProcessor system bus Resulting memory Dimm Type Frequency Intel 975X Express ChipsetMemory Operating Frequencies Related LinkInput/Output I/O Controller Audio SubsystemLAN Subsystem Software RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDsRJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs LAN SubsystemExpandability Hi-Speed USB 2.0 SupportEnhanced IDE Interface Serial ATASerial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration PCI and PCI Express* Auto ConfigurationSecurity Passwords Fan Speed Control Intel Precision Cooling Technology Power Management FeaturesFan Connectors Chassis IntrusionSuspend to RAM Instantly Available PC Technology Location of Standby Power Indicator Related LinksPME# Wakeup Support Resume on RingWake from USB Wake from PS/2* Keyboard/MouseReal-Time Clock BatteryOnboard Power Button SpeakerIntel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Before You Begin Installing and Replacing Desktop Board ComponentsInstallation Precautions Prevent Power Supply OverloadObserve Safety and Regulatory Requirements Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing the I/O ShieldInstalling and Removing the Desktop Board Location of Mounting Screw Holes Installing a Processor Installing and Removing a ProcessorRemove the Protective Socket Cover Install the Processor Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink CableRemoving the Processor Dual Channel Memory Configuration Example Installing and Removing MemoryThree DIMMs Use DDR2 DIMMs Installing DIMMsInstalling a Dimm Removing DIMMs Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 CardInstalling PCI Express Graphics Cards Installing a PCI Express x16 CardInstalling a PCI Express x16 Card Removing the PCI Express x16 Card Removing the PCI Express x16 CardConnecting the IDE Cable Connecting the IDE CableConnecting Serial ATA Cables Connecting the Serial ATA CableItem Description Connecting Internal HeadersFront Panel Header Alternate Front Panel Power LED HeaderFront Panel Header Signal Names Ieee 1394a Header Signal NamesFront Panel Audio Header USB 2.0 Header Signal NamesFront Panel Audio Header Signal Names USB 2.0 HeadersConnecting the Rear Panel USB 2.0 Adapter Installing the Rear Panel USB 2.0 AdapterConnecting an External Serial ATA Adapter Installing an External Serial ATA AdapterLocation of Fan Headers Connecting Chassis Fan CablesConnecting Power Supply Cables Connecting Power Supply CablesLocation of Other Connectors Other ConnectorsSetting the Bios Configuration Jumper Jumper Settings for the Bios Setup Program ModesJumper Setting Mode Description Clearing Passwords Back Panel Connectors Back Panel ConnectorsPrecaution Replacing the BatteryΠροσοχή Vigyazat Uyari Updating the Bios Accessing the Bios Setup ProgramObtaining the Bios Update File Updating the Bios with the Iflash Memory Update UtilityRecovering the Bios Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Creating Your RAID Set Configuring for RAIDConfiguring for RAID using Intel Matrix Storage Technology Configuring the BiosSetting Up a RAID Ready System Configuring for RAID using Marvell Storage TechnologyConfiguring for RAID Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Bios Error Messages Error Messages and IndicatorsBios Beep Codes Bios Error MessagesIntel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Regulatory Compliance Safety RegulationsPlace Battery Marking Safety RegulationsEuropean Union Declaration of Conformity Statement Product Ecology Statements Recycling ConsiderationsRegulatory Compliance Deutsch Malay Lead-Free Board Markings Lead-Free Desktop BoardEMC Regulations EMC RegulationsEnsure Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Compliance Product Certifications Board-Level Certification MarkingsProduct Certification Markings Europe Chassis and Component Certifications