Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots) - ASROCK H67DE User Manual

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)

There are 5 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCIE slots:
PCIE2 / PCIE4 / PCIE5 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express
cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card,
etc.
PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane
width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to
support CrossFireX
1. In single VGA card mode, it is recommended to install a PCI Express
x16 graphics card on PCIE1 slot.
2. In CrossFireX
on PCIE1 and PCIE3 slots. Therefore, PCIE1 slot will work at x16
bandwidth while PCIE3 slot will work at x4 bandwidth.
3. If you use PCIE2 or PCIE4 slot, PCIE3 slot will work at x2 bandwidth.
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 fi rmly 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.
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mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards
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