Asus AT5NM10T-I manual Expansion slot, Installing an expansion card, Configuring an expansion card

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1.5Expansion slot

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slot and the expansion cards that it supports.

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

1.5.1Installing an expansion card

To install 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.

1.5.2Configuring 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. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.

2.Assign an IRQ to the card.

3.Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

1.5.3PCI slot

The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.

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Contents Motherboard E5179 First Edition December Contents AI NET Canadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission StatementElectrical safety Safety informationOperation safety About this guideConventions used in this guide Where to find more informationTypography Bold textCPU AT5NM10-I specifications summarySpecifications are subject to change without notice Onboard LED Before you proceedMotherboard layout Layout contentsMotherboard overview Overview Central Processing Unit CPUSystem memory Dimm Memory configurations DS Brand DDR2-800 MHz capabilityE5179AT5NM10-I.indb 12/22/09 55550 PM SS Single-sided / DS Double-sided Dimm support Configuring an expansion card Installing an expansion cardExpansion slot PCI slotClear RTC RAM 3-pin Clrtc JumpersUSB device wake-up 3-pin USBPW5-8 Keyboard/mouse power 3-pin PS2USBPW1-4Rear panel connectors ConnectorsATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V Internal connectorsUSB connector 10-1 pin USB56, USB78 Serial ATA connectors 7-pin SATA1, SATA2Internal speaker connector 4-pin Speaker Chassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin ChassisFront panel audio connector 10-1 pin Aafp CPU and chassis fan connectors 3-pin CPUFAN, 3-pin ChafanSystem power LED 2-pin Pled System panel connector 10-1 pin FpanelATX power button/soft-off button 2-pin Pwrbtn Reset button 2-pin ResetDigital audio connector 4-1 pin Spdifout Serial port connectors 10-1 pin COM2Software support Installing an operating systemSupport DVD information To run the Support DVDAsus Update utility Managing and updating your BiosInstalling Asus Update Updating the BiosAsus EZ Flash Select Update Bios from a file, then click NextRecovering the Bios Asus CrashFree BiosEntering Bios Setup at startup Bios setup programEntering Bios Setup after Post Main menuSata 1/2 System TimeSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx System Information Storage ConfigurationAdvanced menu Chipset CPU ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration Suspend Mode S3 Only Power menuAcpi 2.0 Support Enabled Acpi Apic Support EnabledHardware Monitor APM ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration Boot menuBoot Device Priority Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Enabled Wait For ‘F1’ If Error EnabledChange Supervisor Password Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press EnterChange User Password User Access Level Full AccessClear User Password Password Check SetupExpress Gate Auto Tools menuAI NET Check Realtek LAN cable DisabledExit menu