MSI MEG Z690 GODLIKE, User Manual

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Overview of Components
PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots
PCI_E1 : PCIe 5.0 x16 (From CPU)
PCI_E2 : PCIe 5.0 x8 (From CPU)
PCI_E3 : PCIe 4.0 x4 (From Z690 chipset)
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Important
∙ If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI
Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation of
the slot.
∙ For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using
the PCI_E1 slot is recommended.
∙ When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and
unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion
card’s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software
changes.
∙ M2_3 will be unavailable when installing device in the PCI_E2 slot.
Slot Available device
M2_4 SATA ─ PCIe x4 PCIe x2
PCI_E3 ─ PCIe x4 ─ PCIe x1
(─: unavailable)
Bandwidth share table for PCI_E3 & M2_4 slots
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Important
∙ PCI_E3 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_4 slot.
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PCI_E3 will run at x1 speed and M2_4 will run at x2 speed when installing PCIe
device in PCI_E3 slot and M.2 PCIe SSD in M2_4 slot simultaneously.