VGA configuration
Single VGA/PCIe card
Dual VGA/PCIe card
Triple VGA/ PCIe card
* Install the Ivy Bridge CPU before installing a device on the PCIeX16_3 slot.
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IRQ assignments for this motherboard
PCIE x16_1
PCIE x16_2
PCIE x16_3
PCIE x1_1
PCIE x1_2
PCI slot 1
PCI slot 2
Intel 82579V LAN
USB2_1 Controller
USB2_2 Controller
Intel USB3.0 Controller
ASMedia USB3.0 Controller
Intel PCH SATA Controller
ASMedias SATA Controller
HD Audio Controller
Thunderbolt
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PCI Express operating mode
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1
x16
(Recommended for
single VGA)
x8
x8
PCIe 3.0 support depends on CPU type and requires PCIe 3.0 VGA card.
In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (navy blue) for a PCI
Express x16 graphics card to get better performance.
In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2
slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance.
We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™
mode. Refer to page 2-31 for details.
Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-30 for details.
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Chapter 2: Hardware information
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3
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