User’s Manual

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
Recommended VGA configuration
Slot Description Single VGA Dual VGA
1 PCIEX16_1 x16 x8
2 PCIEX16_2 - x8
Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards
for better thermal environment.
When M.2_2 is enabled, PCIEX16_1 will run x8 and PCIEX16_2 will run x4.
PCIe bifurcation & M.2 settings in PCIe x16 slot for PCIe 5.0 M.2 Card
Slot Description
Quantity of identifiable M.2 SSD (pc)
Situation for PCIe 5.0 M.2 Card
M.2
2 PCIEX16_2 PCIe 5.0 x4
• The PCIe 5.0 M.2 Card is bundled as an accessory.
• When the PCIe 5.0 M.2 card is installed on the PCIEX16_2 slot, PCIEX16_1 will run
x8 only.
• Please enable the PCIE Gen5 Redriver Driving in the BIOS setting. This item allows
you to maximize the PCIE Gen5 M.2 Device performance from the Add-on Card
installed on the PCIEX16_2 slot which is optimized by ASUS redriver.