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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
here are 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCIE slot:
PCIE1, PCIE2 and PCIE3 (PCIE 3.0 x8 slot, from CPU 1) is used for PCI Express x8 lane
width cards.
Slot
PCIE 3
PCIE 2
PCIE 1
Installing an expansion card
Step 1.
Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched of 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 irmly 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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Generation
Mechanical
3.0
x8
3.0
x8
3.0
x8
Electrical
Source
x8
CPU 1
x8
CPU 1
x8
CPU 1
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