EVGA P55 manual Expansion Slots, PCI Slots, PCI Express x1 Slots, PCI Express x16/x8/x4 Slots

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Expansion Slots

PCI Slots

The PCI slot supports many expansion cards such as a LAN card, USB card, SCSI card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. When installing a card into the PCI slot, be sure that it is fully seated. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the screw used to hold the blank cover.

PCI Express x1 Slots

There is one PCI Express x1 slot that is designed to accommodate PCIe x1 cards, such as an EVGA Killer Xeno Network Card or Sound Card. The x1 slot provides 250 MB/sec bandwidth.

PCI Express x16/x8/x4 Slots

These PCI Express slots are reserved for Graphic Cards and PCI Express x1 and x4 devices. The design of this motherboard supports multiple Graphic Card technology.

When installing a PCI Express Graphic 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.

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Contents Evga P55 Micro Motherboard User’s GuidePage Table of Contents USB Headers Audio Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA List of Figures Before You Begin… Parts not in the KitMotherboard Specifications Page Hardware Installation Safety InstructionsInstalling the CPU Preparing the MotherboardInstalling the CPU Fan CPUInstalling System Memory DIMMs Installing the MotherboardInstalling the I/O Shield Connecting Cables Securing the Motherboard into a System CasePin ATX Power PW1 Connecting Serial ATA CablesPin ATX 12V Power PW12 Sata Connecting Internal Headers Front Panel HeaderIEEE1394a Firewire USB Headers Front Audio Connector AudioPCI Express x1 Slots Expansion SlotsPCI Slots PCI Express x16/x8/x4 SlotsOnboard Buttons Clear Cmos ButtonPost Port Debug LED and LED Status Indicators LED Status IndicatorsConfiguring the Bios Enter Bios Setup Main MenuCmos Setup Utility Main Menu Standard Bios Features Menu AmibiosAdvanced Bios Features System Time / System DateBoot Settings Configuration IDE ConfigurationAhci Configuration Advanced Chipset Features USB ConfigurationNorth Bridge Configuration PCI Express Configuration ME Subsystem ConfigurationIntel VT-d Configuration Clear Nvram PCI Latency TimerPCI/PNP Resource Management Plug & Play O/SPalette Snooping IRQ SettingsAllocate IRQ to PCI VGA PCI IDE BusMasterBoot Device Priority Boot Configuration FeaturesHard Disk Drives CD/DVD Drives Power Management FeaturesAcpi Configuration SLPS4# Min. Assertion WidthHardware Health Configure Restore on AC Power LossHealth Function CPU Configuration CPU Fan Mode SettingMemory Configure Frequency/Voltage Control MenuInstalling Drivers Software Windows XP/Vista/7 Driver InstallationAppendix A. Post Codes for the Evga P55 Micro Motherboard AMI Post CodeRelocate System Management interrupt vector Evga Glossary of Terms Configuring the Bios