Expansion Slots (Pci And Pci Express Slots) - ASROCK P55 Extreme User Manual

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 3 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE slots:
PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width
graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to
support CrossFireX
PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Orange) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width
graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to
support CrossFireX
PCIE4 (PCIE x16 slot; Orange) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width
cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc., or used to install
PCI Express graphics cards to support 3-Way CrossFireX
1. In single VGA card mode, it is recommended to install a PCI Express
x16 graphics card on PCIE1 slot.
2. In CrossFireX
graphics cards on PCIE1 and PCIE3 slots. Therefore, both these two
slots will work at x8 bandwidth.
3. In 3-Way CrossFireX
cards on PCIE1, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. Therefore, PCIE1 and PCIE3
slots will work at x8 bandwidth while PCIE4 slot will work at x4
bandwidth.
4. Please connect a chassis fan to motherboard chassis fan connector
(CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) when using multiple graphics cards for
better thermal environment.
Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing the 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.
TM or SLI TM function.
TM or SLI TM function.
TM TM
mode or SLI mode, please install PCI Express x16
TM
mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics
2 0 2 0 2 0
2 0 2 0
TM
function.