Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots) - ASROCK Z77TM-ITX User Manual

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)

There is 1 PCI Express slot and 1 mini PCI Express slot on this mother-
board.
Mini-PCIE Slot: MINI_PCIE1 is used for mini PCIE cards.
PCIE slots: The x4 lane width PCIE1 (PCIE 3.0 x4 slot) is used for PCI
Express expansion cards.
Installing an Expansion Card
Step 1. Before installing an 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 bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep
the screws for later use.
Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the
card is completely seated on the slot.
Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
PCIE1 slot supports Gen 3 speed. To run PCI Express in Gen 3 speed,
please install an Ivy Bridge CPU. If you install a Sandy Bridge CPU, the
PCI Express will run only at PCI Express Gen 2 speed.
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