Pci_E1~5, Pci1~2: Pcie/ Pci Expansion Slots - MSI H170A PC MATE Quick Start Manual

PCI_E1~5, PCI1~2: PCIe/ PCI Expansion Slots

PCIe slots Bandwidth table
Slot
PCI_E1 3.0 x1
PCI_E2 3.0 x16
PCI_E3 3.0 x1
PCI_E4 3.0 x1
PCI_E5 3.0 x1
(─: empty slot, 3.0: PCIe Gen 3.0 lanes)
* When Install the cards in PCI_E2 and PCI_E5 for CrossFire
bandwidth will only be 3.0x4.
Important
● For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using
the PCI_E2 slot is recommended.
● When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and
unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion
card's documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software
changes.
Bandwidth
3.0 x1 3.0 x1
3.0 x16 3.0 x16
3.0 x1 ─
─ 3.0 x1
3.0 x1 3.0 x2
PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
PCI_E5: PCIe 3.0 x4 slot
PCI1: PCI slot
PCI2: PCI slot
─
3.0 x16
3.0 x1
─
3.0 x1
technology, PCI_E2
TM
Overview of Components
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3.0 x16*
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─
3.0 x4
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