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PCI Express Slots (x16/ x4/ x1)
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The PCI Express slot, as a high-bandwidth, low pin count, serial, interconnect technology. PCI Express architecture
provides a high performance I/O infrastructure for Desktop Platforms with transfer rates starting at 2.5 Giga transfers per
second over a PCI Express x1 lane for Gigabit Ethernet, TV Tuners, 1394 controllers, and general purpose I/O. Also,
desktop platforms with PCI Express Architecture will be designed to deliver highest performance in video, graphics,
multimedia and other sophisticated applications. Moreover, PCI Express architecture provides a high performance graph-
ics infrastructure for Desktop Platforms doubling the capability of existing AGP8x designs with transfer rates of 4.0 GB/
s over a PCI Express x16 lane for graphics controllers. You can insert the expansion cards to meet your needs. When adding
or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first.
PCI Express x 1 Slot
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PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot
The PCI slots allow you to insert the expansion cards to meet your needs. When adding or removing expansion cards, make
sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to make any necessary
hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot
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The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an interface specification designed for the throughput
demands of 3D graphics. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the graphics controller to directly access main memory.
PCI Express x 4 Slot
Installation Guide
PCI Express x 16 Slot
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