Asus B150-PLUS D3 User Manual page 21

1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots
This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0
x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.
VGA configuration
Single VGA/PCIe
card
Dual VGA/PCIe
cards
• In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16
graphics card to get better performance.
• We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.
• Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
IRQ assignments for B150-PRO D3
PCIEx16_1
PCIEx16_2
PCIEx1_1
PCIEx1_2
PCI 1
PCI 2
PCI 3
Realtek 8111H LAN
Controller
HD Audio
SATA Controller
XHCI Controller
ASUS B150-PRO D3 / B150-PLUS D3
PCI Express operating mode
PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray)
x16 (Recommended for single VGA card)
x16
A B
shared –
shared –
shared –
– shared
– – shared
– –
shared –
– –
shared –
shared –
shared –
C D E
– – –
– – –
– – –
– – –
– –
– shared –
– – –
– shared –
– – –
– – –
– – –
PCIe 3.0 x16_2
N/A
x4
F G H
– – –
– – –
– – –
– – –
– – –
– – –
– – –
– – –
– – –
– – –
– – –
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