Normally, a PC has only one AGP slot. If this slot is already
in use, you need to add another type of graphics card??”for example,
PCI. AGP slots are normally colored brown. Most AGP cards have a
locking tab at the end of the card that goes toward the middle of the
PC, as shown in the lower-right corner here:
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Add Graphics Cards to Your PC
The conventional way to add extra monitors is to install extra graphics cards in your
PC. Provided that the cards all work together with your motherboard and Windows
to create an extended desktop, you can then connect a monitor to each graphics-card
connector you want to use. You then have a multiple-monitor desktop.
To add extra graphics cards, follow these general steps:
Shut down Windows.
Disconnect the cables from your PC.
Open the case on the side opposite the motherboard.
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PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect is a widely used technology
for connecting various PC components, including graphics cards,
network cards, and sound cards. PCI graphics cards are not as fast as
AGP graphics cards but can work alongside AGP graphics cards. PCI
slots are often colored white. The following illustration shows a PCI
card:
PCI Express PCI Express is a newer technology for connecting powerful
graphics cards. PCI Express slots are different lengths, depending
on the version of PCI Express, and are usually colored yellow.
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