Asus TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING Manual page 14

14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/
PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector,
then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
chassis.
15. PCI Express x16 slots
This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the
PCI Express specifications.
VGA configuration
Single VGA/PCIe card
Dual VGA/PCIe cards
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16. PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot
This motherboard has one PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot that supports PCI Express
x1 network card, SCSI card, and other card that complies with the PCI Express
specifications.
17. M.2 socket 3
These sockets allow you to install M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules.
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PCI Express operating mode
PCIe 3.0/ 2.0 x16_1 (gray)
x16 (on AMD Ryzen™ processors)
x8 (on AMD 7th Generation A-series /
Athlon™ processors)
x16 (on AMD Ryzen™ processors)
x8 (on AMD 7th Generation A-series /
Athlon™ processors)
In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express
x16 graphics card to get better performance.
We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.
Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage
devices.
Due to CPU limitation, M.2 socket supported varies by
processor. Refer to the specifications summary table for
more details.
SPDIF_OUT
PCIe 2.0 x16_2
N/A
x4
M.2(SOCKET3)
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