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PNY Quadro User Manual page 4
Selecting the Proper Expansion Slot
Most computers have a combination of AGP, PCI and ISA expansion slots. All these slots may look similar
at first, however you will notice their differences once you examine them more closely. The ISA connectors are
black and are the largest of the three types. The AGP slot on your computer motherboard is usually the closest
connector to the CPU and is made from a plastic of a contrasting brown color. The PCI connectors are usually
located between the AGP and ISA connectors are made from a white plastic, and are the same connector type
that most Sound or Modem Cards are connected. If you are still unsure which connectors are AGP and PCI,
consult your system manual to help you identify them. Plugging your graphics card into an incorrect slot
could damage the card, your computer, or both. Do not try to force a card into a slot that does not
accommodate it, as it is probably the wrong slot. The diagram below should help you in identifying the proper
slot.
AGP Slot
ISA Slot
PCI Slots (5)
Motherboard Example
AGP Slot