The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) and Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) cards use different standards, and you must be able to identify the type of card you have before inserting it into a computer. Inserting the wrong type in the wrong motherboard slot can damage the card or the motherboard. Each interface card has some noticeable differences to help you identify the right type for your computer.
Instructions
1. Look at the connectors on the bottom of the video card. Thirty-two-bit PCI cards have two sections, one large and one small. Most PCI slots on a motherboard are white, but they are occasionally labeled with other colors such as blue.
2. Identify the AGP bus slot configuration if the card does not match the PCI description. AGP slots are divided into three sections. The slots on the motherboard are typically labeled in brown.
3. View images of the two bus slot types. All slots on video cards look the same, so the manufacturer's connector configuration looks the same. Compare the images of bus slots in the Resources section with your own video card to identify its configuration.
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