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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
Recommended VGA configuration
Slot Description
Single VGA
Dual VGA
2.
PCIe 3.0 x16_1
x16
x8
4.
PCIe 3.0 x16_2
N/A
x8
•
We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI
®
mode.
•
Ensure to connect the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs when running CrossFireX™ or
SLI
®
mode.
•
Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics
cards for better thermal environment.
Hyper M.2 X16 series card configuration
Slot Description
Up to 2 Intel
®
SSD on CPU
support
Up to 3 Intel
®
SSD on CPU
support
2.
PCIe 3.0 x16_1
-
x8+x4+x4
4.
PCIe 3.0 x16_2
x4+x4
-
•
Hyper M.2 X16 series card is purchased separately.
•
When using up to 2 Intel
®
SSD on CPU support on PCIe 3.0 x16_2, PCIe 3.0 x16_1
will run at x8.
•
When using up to 3 intel
®
SSD on CPU support, PCIe 3.0 x16_2 will be disabled. If
you wish to connect a display, we suggest using the internal VGA, or installing a VGA
card to PCIe x16_3, which will run at x4.
•
Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 series card under BIOS settings.
Summary of Contents for ROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING
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Page 16: ...1 2 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1 1 2 Motherboard layout ...
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Page 46: ...2 8 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 12 12 12 11 The M 2 is purchased separately ...
Page 50: ...2 12 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 8 SATA device connection OR ...
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