1.6.3
PCI slot
The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that
comply with PCI specifications.
1.6.4
PCI Express x1 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards
that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
1.6.5
PCI Express x16 slots
This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16
graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.
VGA
configuration
Single VGA/
PCIe card
Dual VGA/PCIe
card
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1.6.6
Interrupt assignments
Standard interrupt assignments
OnChip IGP Device
OnChip SATA IDE
PCIE x16_1 slot
PCIE x16_2 slot
PCIE x1_1 slot
RTL811E
PCI slot
1-22
PCI Express operating mode
PCIe x16_1
x16 (Recommended for single
VGA card)
x16
In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) 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_FAN when using
multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
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N/A
x4
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shared
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