PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x 16 / x 8 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.
PCIE3 (PCIE x 1 / x 8 slot) is used to install PCI Express expansion
cards. For the information of the compatible SLI
press VGA cards, please refer to the "Supported PCI Express VGA
Card List for SLI
tings on page 13 for different functions.
PCIE3 slot is intended for SLI
one PCI Express VGA card to this motherboard, please install it to
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 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.
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ASRock K8SLI-eSATA2 Motherboard
TM
Mode" on page 8. Please check the jumper set
TM
function. If you plan to install only
TM
Mode PCI Ex