2.5.4PCI slots
The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots.
2.5.5PCI Express x1 slots
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots.
•Install the audio card prior to other compatible cards to the black PCIe x1 slot.
• Install a PCIe x1 device to a PCIe x1 slot prior to a PCIe x16 slot.
2.5.6PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots
This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots.
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PCI Express x1 slot 2
• In CrossFire™ mode, install the ATI CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card on the primary PCI Express slot.
•Install two ATI graphics cards from the same GPU family that support CrossFire™ mode.
•If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/3 for better thermal environment. See page
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