2.5.4PCI Express x16 slots (x16 link; x8 link)

The onboard PCI Express x16 slots provides one x16 link and one x8 link to AMD SR5670 chipset. These slots support VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards.

2.5.5PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link)

The onboard PCI Express x8 slot supports cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.

2.5.6PCI slots

The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications.

2.5.7PIKE slot

The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your preferred SAS solution easily. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your needs.

PCI-E x16 slot (Gen2 x16 link) PCI slot

PCI-E x16 slot (Gen2 x8 link)

PCI slot

PCI-E x8 slot (Gen2 x4 link) (Auto turn off if PIKE slot is occupied, MIO supported)

PCI slot

PIKE Interface

The PIKE Interface is for ASUS PIKE RAID card only.

ASUS KCMA-D8

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