1.6.2Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1.Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.
2.Assign an IRQ to the card.
3.Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
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 2.0 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 3.0/2.0 x16 slot
This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.
PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
PCIEx16 | shared | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
PCIEx1_1 | shared | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
PCI 1 | – | – | – | shared | – | – | – | – |
Realtek 8111F controller | – | shared | – | – | – | – | – | – |
USB2.0 controller 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | shared |
USB2.0 controller 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | shared |
HD audio | – | – | – | – | – | – | shared | – |
SATA controller 1 | – | – | – | shared | – | – | – | – |
SATA controller 2 | – | – | – | shared | – | – | – | – |
ASUS |