2.2.4Expansion slots

Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

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Slot No. Slot Description1PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot2PCIe 3.0 x8_2 slot3PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot4PCIe 3.0 x16/8_3 slot5PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot6PCIe 3.0 x8_4 slot

•Refer to the following configuration table for installation.

PCIe x16

Single

SLI/CF

3-way

Quad

Slot #

VGA

SLI/CFX

SLI/CFX

1

x16

x16

x16

x16

2

—

—

x8

x8

4

—

x16

x16

x8

6

—

—

—

x8

•We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running

CrossFireX™ or SLI mode. See page 2-34 for details.

•While running at heavy loaded four VGA cards, ensure to plug in the 6-pin extra PCIe power supply for stability.

•Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.

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