VGA configuration
Single VGA/PCIe card
Dual VGA/PCIe card
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In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (yellow) for a PCI Express
x16 graphics card to get better performance.
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We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.
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Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
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The PCIe x16_2 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe x1_2 slot. The default setting is x2
mode. Go to the BIOS setup to change the settings.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
PCIe x16_1
PCIe x16_2
PCIe x1_1
PCIe x1_2
Intel SATA Controller
Realtek LAN
Intel xHCI
Intel EHCI 1
Intel EHCI 2
HD Audio
ASUS Z87M-PLUS
PCIe Express operating mode
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1
x16 (single VGA recommended)
x16
A
B
C
shared
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–
–
shared
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–
–
–
shared
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–
–
–
–
–
shared
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–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
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PCIe 2.0 x16_2
N/A
x4
D
E
F
–
–
–
–
–
–
shared
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–
–
–
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shared
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–
–
–
–
–
shared
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–
–
shared
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–
–
–
G
H
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
shared
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–
shared
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