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12 | Chapter 2: Hardware installation
2.5 Expansion Slots
PEX16_1/16_2/16_3/16_4: PCI-Express Gen3 x16 Slots
• PCI-Express 3.0 compliant.
• Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 16GB/s simultaneously per direction, for an
aggregate of 32GB/s totally.
• Supports 3-Way AMD® CrossFire™ Technology
PEX1_1/1_2/1_3: PCI-Express Gen3 x1 Slots
• PCI-Express 3.0 compliant.
• Data transfer bandwidth up to 1GB/s per direction; 2GB/s in total
PCI Express Slots Combination Table
Slots PEX16_1 PEX16_2 PEX16_3 PEX16_4 PEX1_1 PEX1_2 PEX1_3
PCIe Slot
Max. Speed
x16 -- x2 x4 x1 x1 x1
x16 -- x4 x4 x1 -- --
x8 x8 x2 x4 x1 x1 x1
x8 x8 x4 x4 x1 -- --
--: the slot is not be used by any expansion card
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the actual PCIe card speed will depend on its running status
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PCIE-M2_1: M.2 (Key M) Slot
• The M.2 slot supports M.2 Type 2242/2260/2280 SSD module. When installing M.2 SSD
module, please place the screw and hex pillar to correct position.
• The M.2 slot supports M.2 SATA III (6.0 Gb/s) module and M.2 PCI Express module up to
Gen3 x4 (32Gb/s)
Note
When PEX16_3 and PEX16_4 slots are both installed graphics cards, AMD Crossfire™ Technology
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will be disabled.
When using SSD module on PCIE-M2_1 slot, the SATA_EXPRESS_2 connector will be disabled.
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Install an Expansion Card
You can install your expansion card by following steps:
• Read the related expansion card’s instruction document before install the expansion card into the
computer.
• Remove your computer’s chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.
• Place a card in the expansion slot and press down on the card until it is completely seated in the
slot.
• Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
• Replace your computer’s chassis cover.
• Power on the computer, if necessary, change BIOS settings for the expansion card.
• Install related driver for the expansion card.