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2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
There are 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCIE slot:
PCIE1 (PCIE 4.0 x16 slot, from CPU) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.
PCIE2(PCIE 4.0 x16 slot, from CPU) is used for PCI Express x24 lane width cards.
Slot
Generation
Mechanical
Electrical
Source
PCIE1
4.0
x16
x16
CPU1
PCIE2
4.0
x24
x24
CPU1
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 on the chassis.
Keep the screw for later use.
Step 4.
Install the PCIE card to the riser card.
Step 5.
Align the riser-card assembly connector with the slot on the system board.
Press firmly until the riser-card assembly is completely seated on the slot.
Step 6. Fasten the card to the chassis with the screw.
Step 7.
Replace the system cover.