Pci_E1~7: Pcie Expansion Slots - MSI Z170A GAMING M7 Manual

PCI_E1~7: PCIe Expansion Slots

Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation
x16
x8
x8
x4
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 x8 slot
PCI_E6: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
PCI_E7: PCIe 3.0 x4 slot
x8
Important
● The M2_1 slot will only run PCIe 3.0
x2 speed when M2_1 slot is installed
with a M.2 PCIe device and PCI_E4
slot is installed with a PCIe x1 device
at the same time.
The PCI_E7 slot will slow down from
●
x4 to x2, when an extension card is
installed in PCI_E3/ PCI_E6 slot.
● 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.
Overview of Components
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