SUPER MICRO Computer 6012P-6 user manual Adding PCI Cards, PCI slots, PCI card installation

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

5-6 Adding PCI Cards

1.PCI slots:

The P4DPR-6GM+ has one 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slot for a full-length (standard) PCI card and one slim 64-bit 66 MHz PCI slot. The 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slot should have a butterfly riser card installed, which can accept one standard sized PCI card and one low profile PCI card (see Figures 5-6a and 5-6b).

2.PCI card installation:

Before installing a PCI add-on card, see step 1, above. Begin by swing- ing the release tab on the I/O backpanel shield out to the left for the PCI slot. Insert the PCI card into the correct slot on the butterfly riser card (depending on whether it is a standard or low-profile card), pushing down with your thumbs evenly on both sides of the card. Finish by pushing the release tab back to its original (locked) position. Follow this procedure when adding a card to either slot.

Standard PCI

Expansion Card

Low Profile PCI

Expansion Card

Standard PCI and Low Profile PCI Expansion Card Comparison

Figure 5-6a Low Profile vs. Standard PCI Card Form Factor

Figure 5-6b Low Profile PCI Card Dimensions

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