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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 3 PCI slots and 3 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, SATA2 card and ASRock
PCIE_DE card.
PCIE2 / PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is used for PCI Express cards with
x16 lane width graphics cards.
If you want to use ASRock DeskExpress function on this motherboard,
please install ASRock PCIE_DE card on PCIE1 slot.
Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion card 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 com-
pletely seated on the slot.
Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
2.5 CrossFire 2.5 CrossFire 2.5 CrossFire 2.5 CrossFire 2.5 CrossFire
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This motherboard supports CrossFire
advantageous means available of combining multiple high performance Graphics
Processing Units (GPU) in a single PC. Combining a range of different operating modes
with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFire
enables the highest possible level of performance and image quality in any 3D application.
Currently CrossFire TM
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Vista OS. Please check AMD website for ATI
detailed operation procedures and compatible PCI Express graphics cards, please refer
to page 22 of "User Manual" in the support CD.
2.6 Surround Display Feature 2.6 Surround Display Feature
2.6 Surround Display Feature 2.6 Surround Display Feature 2.6 Surround Display Feature
This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on PCI
Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature. For
the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following path in the
Support CD:
..\ Surround Display Information
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ASRock X38TurboTwins-WiFi / X38TurboTwins Motherboard
Operation Guide Operation Guide Operation Guide Operation Guide Operation Guide
TM feature. CrossFire
feature is supported with Windows
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TM technology offers the most
® XP with Service Pack 2 and
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CrossFire driver updates. For the
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