Expansion Slots; Pci_E1~E4: Pcie Expansion Slot; Pci1~3: Pci Expansion Slot - MSI Z97-G43 GAMING Owner's Manual

Expansion Slots

This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards, such as discrete
graphics or audio cards.

PCI_E1~E4: PCIe Expansion Slot

The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card.
PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot
PCIe 2.0 x16 Slot
PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot

PCI1~3: PCI Expansion Slot

The PCI slot supports additional LAN, SCSI, USB, and other add-on cards that comply
with PCI specifications.
Important
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.
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