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2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
ere are 7 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCIE slot:
PCIE1, PCIE3, PCIE4 and PCIE6 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot, from CPU2) are used for PCI Express
x16 lane width cards.
PCIE2 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot, from CPU1) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width cards.
PCIE5 and PCIE7 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot, from CPU1) are used for PCI Express x16 lane width
cards.
Slot Generation Mechanical Electrical Source
PCIE 7 3.0 x16 x16 CPU1
PCIE 6 3.0 x16 x16 CPU2
PCIE 5 3.0 x16 x16 CPU1
PCIE 4 3.0 x16 x8 CPU2
PCIE 3 3.0 x16 x16 CPU2
PCIE 2 3.0 x16 x8 CPU1
PCIE 1 3.0 x16 x16 CPU2
PCI Express Slot Conguration
PCIE 3 PCIE4
Single PCIE Card x16 x0
Two PCIE Cards x8 x8
Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched o or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed
in a chassis).
Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the
screws for later use.
Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
Step 6. Replace the system cover.
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