Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots) - ASROCK E3C236D4U User Manual

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)

There are 4 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCIE slot:
PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x4 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width cards.
PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width cards.
PCIE6 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE7 (PCIe 3.0 x8 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width cards.
Slot Generation
PCIE 7
PCIE 6
PCIE 5
PCIE 4
*The M.2 slot (M2_1) is shared with the PCIE7 slot. When M2_1 is populated with a M.2 PCI Express module,
PCIE7 is disabled.
PCI Express Slot Configuration
Single PCIE Card
Two PCIE Cards
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.
Mechanical
3.0 x4
3.0 x16
3.0 x1
3.0 x8
Electrical
x4
x16
x1
x8
PCIE 4 PCIE6
x0 x16
x8 x8
E3C23XD4U Series
Source
PCH
CPU
PCH
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