6 expansion slots, 1 installing an expansion card – Asus A7N266-VM User Manual

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ASUS A7N266-VM motherboard user guide

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2.6

Expansion slots

The motherboard has three PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port
(AGP) slot.. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion
cards that they support.

2.6.1 Installing an expansion card

Follow these steps to install an expansion
card.

1. Before installing the expansion card, read

the documentation that came with it and
make the necessary hardware settings.

2. Remove the system unit cover (if your

motherboard is already installed in a
chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the PCI slot.

Keep the screw for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and

press firmly until the card is completely
seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the

screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.
7. Set up the BIOS if necessary.
8. Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card.

WARNING!

Unplug your power supply when adding or removing

expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause
you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

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