Pci_E1~3: Pcie Expansion Slots; Pcie Slots Bandwidth Table - MSI MPG X299M GAMING EDGE AC Quick Start Manual

PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots

PCIe slots bandwidth table

for 44-lane CPU
Graphics Card
PCI_E1
PCI_E2
PCI_E3
(@: graphics card slot, *: best combination)
for 28-lane CPU
Graphics Card
PCI_E1
PCI_E2
PCI_E3
(@: graphics card slot, *: best combination)
Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation
PCI_E1
Important
For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using
y
the PCI_E1 slot is recommended.
BAT1
Single*
@ 3.0 x16
3.0 x16
3.0 x4
Single*
@ 3.0 x16
3.0 x8
3.0 x4
PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16
PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x16/ x8
PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x4
2-Way*
@ 3.0 x16
@ 3.0 x16
3.0 x4
2-Way*
@ 3.0 x16
@ 3.0 x8
3.0 x4
PCI_E1
PCI_E2
Overview of Components
2-Way
@ 3.0 x16
3.0 x16
@ 3.0 x4
2-Way
@ 3.0 x16
3.0 x8
@ 3.0 x4
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