User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Package Contents
- Chapter 2 Installation
- 2.1 Installing the CPU
- 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
- 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
- 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
- 2.5 Jumpers Setup
- 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
- 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide
- 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards
- 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup
- 2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide
- Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
ere are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.
PCIe slots:
PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIe Slot Congurations
For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard’s
chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP or CHA_FAN3/WP) when
using multiple graphics cards.
Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is
switched o 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.
PCIE2 PCIE4
Single Graphics Card x16 N/A
Two Graphics Cards in
CrossFireX
TM
Mode
x16 x4