Asus ROG MAXIMUS XII Z490 APEX Instruction Manual page 24

Recommended VGA configuration
Slot Description
1. PCIe 3.0 x4
2. PCIe 3.0 x16_1
3. PCIe 3.0 x1
4. PCIe 3.0 x16_2
5. M.2_1 (PCH)
6. DIMM.2_1 (PCH)
7.
DIMM.2_2 (PCH)
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Hyper M.2 X16 series card configuration
Slot Description
2. PCIe 3.0 x16_1
4. PCIe 3.0 x16_2
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1-8
Single VGA
Shares bandwidth with M.2_1 (x1/x2/x4)
Shares bandwidth with PCIE 3.0 X4 (x1/x2/x4)
We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI
mode.
Ensure to connect the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs when running CrossFireX™ or
SLI mode.
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Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics
cards for better thermal environment.
Up to 2 Intel
support
x4+x4
Hyper M.2 X16 series card sold separately.
When using up to 2 Intel SSD on CPU support, PCIe 3.0 x16_1 will run at x8.
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When using up to 3 intel SSD on CPU support, PCIe 3.0 x16_2 will be disabled.
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If you wish to connect a display, we suggest installing a VGA card to PCIe x16_3,
which will run at x4.
Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 series card under BIOS settings.
Dual VGA
x16
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SSD on CPU Up to 3 Intel
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x8
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x8
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SSD on CPU
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support
x8+x4+x4
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