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2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 7 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCIE slot:
PCIE1, PCIE3, PCIE4 and PCIE6 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot, from CPU2) are used for PCI Express
x16 lane width cards.
PCIE2 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot, from CPU1) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width cards.
PCIE5 and PCIE7 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot, from CPU1) are used for PCI Express x16 lane width
cards.
Slot
Generation
Mechanical
Electrical
Source
PCIE 7
3.0
x16
x16
CPU1
PCIE 6
3.0
x16
x16
CPU2
PCIE 5
3.0
x16
x16
CPU1
PCIE 4
3.0
x16
x8
CPU2
PCIE 3
3.0
x16
x16
CPU2
PCIE 2
3.0
x16
x8
CPU1
PCIE 1
3.0
x16
x16
CPU2
PCI Express Slot Configuration
PCIE 3
PCIE4
Single PCIE Card
x16
x0
Two PCIE Cards
x8
x8
Installing an expansion card
Step 1.
Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2.
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed
in a chassis).
Step 3.
Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the
screws for later use.
Step 4.
Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 5.
Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
Step 6. Replace the system cover.
