Hardware Installation
PCI Express x1 Slots
There are two PCI Express x1 slots that are designed to accommodate less
PCI Express x16 Slots
There are two PCI Express x16 slots that are reserved for graphics cards. The bandwidth of the x16 slot is up to 4GB/sec (8GB/sec concurrent). The design of this motherboard supports dual
When installing a PCI Express x16 card, be sure the retention clip snaps and locks the card into place. If the card is not seated properly, it could cause a short across the pins. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the screw used to hold the blank cover.
Clear CMOS Jumper
The motherboard uses the CMOS RAM to store all of the set BIOS parameters. The CMOS can be cleared by removing the CMOS jumper.
Use the following procedure to clear CMOS:
1.Turn off the AC power supply and connect pins 1 and 2 together using the jumper cap.
2.Return the jumper setting to normal (pins 2 and 3).
3.Turn the AC power supply back on.
CMOS Jumper location
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