Expansion Slots (Pci And Pci Express Slots) - ASROCK P45XE User Manual

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 2 PCI slots and 5 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE Slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 / PCIE4 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express
cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card,
etc.
PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width
graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support
CrossFire function.
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PCIE5 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used to install PCI Express graphics
cards to support CrossFire
1. If you plan to install only one PCI Express VGA card on this
motherboard, please install it on PCIE2 slot (Green).
2. If you want to use CrossFire
Express VGA cards on PCIE2 slot and PCIE5 slot. For the
information of the compatible CrossFire
cards and CrossFire
"CrossFire
Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing the 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.
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function, please install the PCI
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setup procedures, please refer to
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Operation Guide" on page 24.
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Mode PCI Express VGA