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3. HARDWARE SETUP
Expansion Cards
3. H/W SETUP
3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP 4x)
This motherboard provides an accelerated graphics port (AGP 4x) to support a new
generation of AGP graphics cards with ultra-high memory bandwidth.
IMPORTANT: Only 1.5V AGP cards are supported. ASUS
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AGP 4X cards are
rated for both 1.5 and 3.3 Volts. Early AGP cards only operate at 3.3 volts and will
not fit properly into the new AGP 4X slots. See examples of both types below:
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P4T-EM
P4T-EM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP )
Keyed for 1.5V
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P4T-EM
P4T-EM Communication & Networking Riser Connectors
3.7.4 Communications and Networking Riser (CNR)
This connector supports specially designed network, audio, or modem riser cards.
Main processing is done through software and controlled by the motherboard’s
system chipset. This provides upgradeable network, audio, and/or modem solutions
at an incredibly low cost.
An early 3.3V AGP card:
Do not use.
A new 1.5 / 3.3V AGP card:
OKAY to use.