Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots) - ASROCK E3C222D4U User Manual

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)

here are 3 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.
PCIE slots:
PCIE6 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE4 (PCIE 3.0 x8 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE7 (PCIE 2.0 x8 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards
Slot
PCIE 7
PCIE 6
PCIE 4
PCI Express Slot Coniguration
Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched of 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 irmly 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.
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Generation Mechnical
2.0 x8
3.0 x16
3.0 x8
Single Graphics Card
Two Graphics Cards
Eletrical
x4
x16
x8
PCIE 4 PCIE 6
x16
x8 x8
Source
PCH
CPU
CPU