Pci Slot; Pci Express X16 Slot - Asus A88X-Gamer E-Manual

1.5.3

PCI slot

The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that
comply with PCI specifications.
1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that
comply with the PCI Express specifications.
1.5.5

PCI Express x16 slot

This motherboard has two PCI Express x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 graphic cards
complying with the PCI Express specifications.
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IRQ assignments for this motherboard
PCIEx1_1
PCIEx16_1
PCIEx1_2
PCIEx16_2
Intel LAN controller
OnChip SATA controller
OnChip USB EHCI 1/2/3/4
OnChip USB EHCI 1/2/3
OnChip USB XHCI 1
OnChip USB XHCI 2
HD Audio
PCI_1
PCI_2
PCI_3
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In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express
x16 graphics card to get better performance.
Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction