1.6.5PCI Express x16 slots
This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
VGA configuration
Single VGA/PCIe card
Dual VGA/PCIe card
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PCIe x16_1 | PCIe x16_2 |
x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) | N/A |
x16 | x4 |
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•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.
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•Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
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PCIe x16_1 | - | - | shared | - | - | - | - | - | |
PCIe x16_2 | shared | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
PCIe x1_1 | shared | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
PCI slot | - | - | - | - | shared | - | - | - | |
AMD FCH SATA Controller | - | - | - | shared | - | - | - | - | |
AMD FCH USB 1.1 | - | - | shared | - | - | - | - | - | |
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AMD FCH USB 2.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
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ASMedia USB3.0 | - | - | shared | - | - | - | - | - | |
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HD Audio Controller | shared | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
Onboad VGA | - | shared | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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