ASROCK EPC612D8T, User Manual

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EPC612D8T Series
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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
here are 5 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCIE slot:
PCIE6 (PCIE 3.0 x8 slot, from CPU) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE1 and PCIE5 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot, from CPU) are used for PCI Express x8 lane width
graphics cards.
PCIE3 and PCIE7 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot, from CPU) are used for PCI Express x16 lane width
graphics cards.
Slot Generation Mechnical Eletrical Source
PCIE 7 3.0 x16 x16 CPU
PCIE 6 3.0 x8 x8 CPU
PCIE 5 3.0 x16 x8 CPU
PCIE 3 3.0 x16 x16 CPU
PCIE 1 3.0 x16 x8 CPU
PCI Express Slot Coniguration
No. PCIE 7 PCIE 3
Single Graphics Card x16 x0
Two Graphics Cards x8 x8
Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched of 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 irmly 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.