ASRock 775i915PL-SATA2 manual Installing an expansion card, AGI Express slot PCI Express x

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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express, and AGI Express Slots (PCI Express x 4))

There are 4 PCI slots, 2 PCI Express slots, and 1 AGI Express slot (PCI Express x 4) on this motherboard.

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

PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x 16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards.

PCIE2 (PCIE x 1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Please check the jumper set tings on page 17 for different functions.

AGI Express slot (PCI Express x 4):

AGI Express slot (PCI Express x 4) is used to install PCI Express expan- sion cards. For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to the “Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Ex- press Slot (PCI Express x 4)” on page 8. Please check the jumper set- tings on page 17 for different functions.

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

Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

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Contents 775i915PL-SATA2 Copyright Notice DisclaimerContents Software Support Package Contents IntroductionSpecifications See Caution For Windows 2000/Windows XP Motherboard Layout ASRock 8CH I/O Table for Audio Output ConnectionPre-installation Precautions Screw HolesCPU Installation Page Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of Memory Modules Dimm Installing a DimmInstalling an expansion card AGI Express slot PCI Express xDual Graphics Feature PCIE2Surround Display Feature Jumpers SetupOnboard Headers and Connectors On the motherboardInfrared Module Header Chassis Speaker Header Serial ATA Sata Hard Disks Installation Bios Menu Bar Main Screen Navigation KeysAdvanced Screen CPU Configuration Boot Failure GuardCPU Host Frequency Spread SpectrumRatio Cmos Setting Ratio StatusRatio Actual Value CPU Thermal ThrottlingChipset Configuration Acpi Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Device Configuration LBA/Large ModePCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration Super IO ConfigurationOnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port AddressParallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA ChannelParallel Port Address EPP VersionUSB Configuration Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenUSB Controller USB 2.0 SupportBoot Screen Target CPU Temperature CCPU Quiet Fan Tolerance CBoot Settings Configuration Boot From NetworkBoot Up Num-Lock Security ScreenLoad Optimal Defaults Exit ScreenSave Changes and Exit Discard Changes and ExitInstall Operating System LGA 775 CPU Installation Live Demo ProgramSupport CD Information Running The Support CD