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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 2 PCI slots and 5 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI Slots:
PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE Slots:
PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16
lane width graphics cards. For the information of the compatible SLI
TM
or
3-Way SLI
TM
Mode PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to the “Sup-
ported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLI
TM
Mode” and “Supported PCI
Express VGA Card List for 3-Way SLI
TM
Mode” on page 10.
PCIE2 / PCIE4 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
PCIE5 (PCIE x8 slot) is used to install PCI Express expansion cards to
support 3-Way SLI
TM
function. For the information of the compatible
3-Way SLI
TM
Mode PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to the “Sup-
ported PCI Express VGA Card List for 3-Way SLI
TM
Mode” on page 10.
1. This motherboard supports NVIDIA
®
SLI
TM
and 3-Way SLI
TM
technology. If
you want to use SLI
TM
function, please install two identical SLI
TM
graphics
cards on PCIE1 and PCIE3 slots. If you want to use 3-Way SLI
TM
function,
please install three identical 3-Way SLI
TM
support graphics cards on PCIE1,
PCIE3 and PCIE5 slots.
2. If you plan to install only one PCI Express VGA card on this motherboard,
please install it on PCIE1 slot.
3. If you want to use ASRock DeskExpress function on this motherboard,
please install ASRock PCIE_DE card on PCIE4 slot.
Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Step 1.
Before installing the 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.
