Expansion Slots - Asus RAMPAGE IV EXTREME User Manual

2.2.4

Expansion slots

Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do
so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Slot No. Slot Description
1 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot
2 PCIe 3.0 x8_2A slot
3 PCIe 3.0 x8_2B slot
4 PCIe 3.0 x16/8_3 slot
5 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot
6 PCIe 3.0 x8_4 slot
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2-16
Refer to the following configuration table for installation.
PCIe x16 Single
Slot # VGA
1 x16
2 —
4 —
6
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We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running
CrossFireX™ or SLI mode. See page 2-32 for details.
While running at heavy loaded four VGA cards, ensure to plug in the 6-pin extra PCIe
power supply for stability.
Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
3 way
SLI/CF
SLI/CFX
x16 x16
— x8
x16 x16
— —
Chapter 2: Hardware information
Quad
SLI/CFX
x16
x8
x8
x8