Pci-E X1 Slots; Pci-E X16/X8 Slots - EVGA Z77 FTW User Manual

EVGA Z77 FTW Motherboard

PCI-E x1 Slots

There are PCI-E x1 slots that are designed to accommodate less bandwidth-
intensive cards, such as a modem, sound or LAN card.

PCI-E x16/x8 Slots

These PCI-E slots are reserved for Graphics Cards and PCI-E x1, x4, x8 and
x16 devices. The design of this motherboard supports multiple Graphics Card
technologies such as SLI or CrossFireX.
When installing a PCI-E Graphics Card, be sure the retention clip snaps and
locks the card into place. If the card is not seated properly, it could cause a
short across the pins. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel
with the screw used to hold the blank cover.
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