1.6.3PCI slot

The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.

1.6.4PCI Express x1 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.

1.6.5PCI Express x16 slots

This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.

VGA configuration

Single VGA/ PCIe card

Dual VGA/PCIe card

PCI Express operating mode

 

PCIe x16_1

PCIe x16_2

x16 (Recommended for single

N/A

VGA card)

 

x16

x4

 

 

In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance.

We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.

Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.

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