Step 3: Install AGP Card

1 . Read the relateAGP card's instruction document before install the AGP card into the computer.

2 . If your AGP card has "AGP 8X/4X(1.5V) notch" (show below), please make sure your AGP card is AGP 8X/4X(1.5V).

AGP4X/8X notch

3 . Please carefully pull out the small white- drawable bar at the end of the AGP slot when you try to install/ Uninstall the AGP card. Please align the AGP card to the onboard AGP slot and press firm ly down on the slot .M ake sure your AGP card is locked by the sm all white- drawable bar.

Step 4: Install I/O Peripherals Cables

Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction

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uPS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse connector

This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 m ouse.

vParallel port (LPT)

Device like printer can be connected to Parallel port.

w/x Serial port (COMA/COMB)

Mouse and modem etc. can be connected to Serial port.

yGame/MIDI port

This connector supports joystick, M IDI keyboard and other relate audio devices.

zLine Out jack

Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to this connector.

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Devices like CD-ROM , walkm an etc. can be connect to Line In jack.

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8S648-RZ-C, 8S648-RZ specifications

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