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 x16 slots

This motherboard supports three SLI™-ready Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. With three graphics cards installed, the motherboard enables tri‑display. Two (blue slots) of the three PCI Express x16 slots support PCIe 2.0 devices.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chapter 2: Hardware information