Asus Maximus V Extreme User Manual page 42

VGA Configuration
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x16/x8_1
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x16_2A
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x8_2B
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x8_3
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x8_4
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Single VGA
x16 (Native)
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We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™
mode.
Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
Intel 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 speed rate.
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When the system is running with four VGA cards, ensure to connect the EZ PLUG_1/2
for extra PCIe power supply.
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x16/x8_1 slot switches to x8 mode when other PCIe 3.0/2.0 slots are
occupied.
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x8_2B slot will be disabled when PCIe 3.0/2.0_x16_2A, PCIe 3.0/2.0_
x8_3, PCIe 3.0/2.0_x8_4 slots are occupied.
PCIe Express 3.0 operating mode
SLI/ 3-WAY SLI/
CrossFireX CrossFireX
x8 (Native) x8 (Native)
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x16
x8 (Native)
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
4-WAY SLI/
CrossfireX
x8 (Native)
x16
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x8
– x8