VGA configuration
Single VGA/PCIe
card
Dual VGA/PCIe
cards
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In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16
graphics card to get better performance.
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We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.
See page 1-17 for details.
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Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
PCIEx16_1
PCIEx16_2
PCIEx1_1
PCI 1
Realtek 8111H LAN
Controller
USB 2.0 Controller 1
USB 2.0 Controller 2
HD Audio
SATA Controller 1
SATA Controller 2
XHCI Controller
ASUS H170M-E D3
PCI Express operating mode
PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray)
x16 (Recommended for
single VGA card)
x16
A
B
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PCIe 3.0 x16_2
N/A
x4
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