ASRock PE PRO-HT [10/25] Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.

Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break

on the slot.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clip snap back in place

and the DIMM is properly seated.

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and AGP Slots)

There are 6 PCI slots and 1 AGP slot on PE Pro-HT motherboard.

PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card.

The ASRock AGP slot has a special locking mechanism which

can securely fasten the graphics card inserted.

Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation of the

expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card.

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 screw

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.

2.7 Jumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are setup.

When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper

is “SHORT”. If no jumper cap is placed on pins,

the jumper is “OPEN”. The illustration shows a

3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “SHORT”

when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.