ASRock 890GMH/USB3 manual Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots, Installing an expansion card

Page 18

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

There are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.

PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface.

PCIE Slots:

PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card.

PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.

Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

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

Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws for later use.

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

Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws. Step 6. Replace the system cover.

1 8

Image 18
Contents 890GMH/USB3 Copyright Notice DisclaimerCALIFORNIA, USA only Contents Bios Setup Utility Software SupportPackage Contents IntroductionSpecifications CPULAN Hardware Unique FeatureSupport CD MonitorPage Page Page Motherboard Layout DX10.1I/O Panel LAN Port LED IndicationsTable for Audio Output Connection Installation Pre-installation PrecautionsCPU Installation Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of Memory Modules Dimm Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationsInstalling a Dimm Notch break BreakInstalling an expansion card Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express SlotsPcie Slots Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor FeatureSurround Display Feature For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OSWhat is HDCP? For Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OSHdcp Function Atitm Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide Enjoy the benefit of Atitm Hybrid CrossFireXTMWhat does an Atitm Hybrid CrossFireXTM system include? View CrossFire TM Enable CrossFire TM Jumpers Setup PS2USBPW1Onboard Headers and Connectors IDE1Infrared Module Header CPU Fan Connector Supply to this connectorATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX Samsung Sataii Hard Disk Setup GuideWestern Digital HitachiPage What is Hot Plug Function? What is Hot Swap Function?Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Sata / Sataii HDDs Sata / Sataii HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide Points of attention, before you process the Hot PlugHow to Hot Plug a Sata / Sataii HDD How to Hot Unplug a Sata / Sataii HDDSet up Bios Driver Installation GuideInstalling Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions Make a Sata / Sataii Driver DisketteUse RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system Untied Overclocking Technology Bios Menu Bar Navigation Keys Main ScreenESC OC Tweaker Screen Spread Spectrum Boot Failure GuardBoot Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock CalibrationCPU Voltage Memory Configuration Memory ClockCPU Frequency Multiplier NB Frequency MultiplierTras TrcdTRP TrtpTWR TrrdTwtr TRCCHA CS/ODT Setup CHA ADDR/CMD SetupCHA CS/ODT Delay CHB ADDR/CMD DelayCHB CS/ODT Drive CHA Processor ODTCHB CKE Drive CHB ADDR/CMD DriveOnboard GPU Clock Chipset Settings Onboard GPU Clock OverrideWould you like to save current setting user defaults? MGPU VoltageCPU Configuration Advanced ScreenASRock Instant Flash Secure Virtual Machine CPU ConfigurationCool ‘n’ Quiet Enhance Halt StateChipset Configuration Acpi Configuration IDE Device Configuration Storage ConfigurationSata Operation Mode Onboard Sata Controller EnabledType PCI Latency Timer PCIPnP ConfigurationFloppy Configuration PCI IDE BusMasterSerial Port Address Super IO ConfigurationOnBoard Floppy Controller Infrared Port AddressUSB 2.0 Support USB ConfigurationUSB Controller Legacy USB SupportCPU Quiet Fan Target CPU TemperatureHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Target Fan SpeedBoot Screen Full Screen LogoAddOn ROM Display Boot Up Num-Lock Boot LogoBoot From Onboard LAN Change Supervisor PasswordExit Screen Running The Support CD Install Operating SystemSupport CD Information Drivers Menu