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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There is one PCI and 4 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI slot:
The PCI1 is used to install expansion cards that have 32-bit PCI interface.
PCIE slot:
PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x8 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width cards.
PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.
PCIE6 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.
PCIE7 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
Slot
Generation
Mechanical
Electrical
Source
PCIE 7
3.0
x1
x1
PCH
PCIE 6
3.0
x16
x16
CPU
PCIE 4
3.0
x16
x8
CPU
PCIE 2
3.0
x8
x4
PCH
*The M.2 slot (M2_2) is shared with the PCIE2 slot. When M2_2 is populated with a M.2 PCI Express module,
PCIE2 is disabled.
PCI Express Slot Configuration
PCIE 4
PCIE6
Single PCIE Card
x0
x16
Two PCIE Cards
x8
x8
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. 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.
