Intel DQ57TM Product Guide

Intel Desktop Board DQ57TM Product Guide
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Follow these instructions to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 35.
2. Place the card in the PCI Ex
press x16 connector (Figure 21, A) and press down on
th
e card until it is completely seated in the connector and the card retention notch
on the card snaps into place around the retention mechanism pin on the connector.
3. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw
(Figure 21, B).
4. Con
n
ect a monitor to the graphics card according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Figure 21. Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card

Intel DQ57TM Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Chipset	Intel Q57
Socket	LGA 1156
Memory Type	DDR3
Memory Slots	4
Maximum Memory	16 GB
PCI Express x16 Slots	1
PCI Express x1 Slots	2
PCI Slots	1
SATA Ports	6
eSATA	1
USB Ports	12
Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Video Output	DVI, VGA
Audio	Realtek ALC888S