Dimm Slots; Pci_E1~3: Pcie Expansion Slots - MSI B365M PRO-VD Manual

DIMM Slots

Please install the memory module into the DIMM slot as shown below.
Important
To boot up the system successfully, always insert the memory module into DIMMA1
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first.
Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less
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than the amount of installed.
Please note that the maximum capacity of addressable memory is 4GB or
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less for 32-bit Windows OS due to the memory address limitation. Therefore, we
recommended that you to install 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install more than
4GB memory on the motherboard.

PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots

Important
If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI
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Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation of
the slot.
For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using
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the PCI_E1 slot is recommended.
When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and
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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.
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PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (CPU lanes)
PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (PCH lanes)
PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (PCH lanes)
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Rear I/O Panel