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When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that

the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI

groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

1.5.3

PCI slot

The PCI slots support cards such as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards

that comply with the PCI specifications.

1.5.2

Configuring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1.

Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for

information on BIOS setup.

2.

Assign an IRQ to the card.

3.

Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

1.5.4

PCI Express x1 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that

comply with the PCI Express specifications.

1.5.5

PCI Express x16 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI

Express specifications.

1.6

Jumpers

1.

Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can

clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing

the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in

CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

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