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 slot

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 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 (blue)

This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots.

2.5.7Universal PCI Express x16 slots (black and white)

This motherboard also has two Universal PCI Express x16 slots with a maximum speed of x16 (black) and x8 (white) link. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots.

Universal PCIe x16_4 slot (white @ x8 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (blue @ x16 link)

PCI_2 slot

Universal PCIe x16_2 slot (black @ x16 link) PCI_1 slot

PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue @ x16 link) PCI Express x1_1 slot

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