Expansion Slots (Pci And Pci Express Slots) - ASROCK R0ME2D16-2T User Manual

2.5 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

There are 6 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCIE slot:
PCIE1, PCIE3 and PCIE4 (PCIE 4.0 x16 slot, from CPU0) are used for PCI Express x16
lane width cards.
PCIE4 and PCIE6 (PCIE 4.0 x16 slot, from CPU1) are used for PCI Express x16 lane width
cards.
PCIE2 (PCIE 4.0 x8 slot, from CPU1) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width cards.
Slot Generation
PCIE 6
PCIE 5
PCIE 4
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 off 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 firmly 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.
Mechanical
4.0 x16
4.0 x16
4.0 x16
4.0 x16
4.0 x8
4.0 x16
ROME2D16-2T
ROME2D16-NL
ROME2D16-2L+
ROME2D16-2T/BCM
Electrical Source
x16
x16
x16
x16
x8
x16
CPU1
CPU0
CPU1
CPU0
CPU1
CPU0
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