User's Manual

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
Recommended VGA configuration
Slot Description Single VGA Dual VGA
1. PCIe 3.0 x16_1 x16 x8
3. PCIe 3.0 x16_2 - x8
• We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI
®
mode.
• Ensure to connect the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs when running CrossFireX™ or
SLI
®
mode.
• Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics
cards for better thermal environment.
The PCIEX16_3 slot shares bandwidth with M.2_3. When M.2_3 runs at X4 mode, the
PCIEX16_3 will be disabled. When M.2_3 and PCIEX16_3 are both occupied, M.2_3 runs
x2 mode, PCIEX16_3 runs X1 mode.
Slot Description
Up to 2 Intel
®
SSD on CPU
support
Up to 3 Intel
®
SSD on CPU
support
1. PCIe 3.0 x16_1 - x8+x4+x4
3. PCIe 3.0 x16_2 x4+x4 -
• Hyper M.2 X16 series card sold separately.
• When using up to 2 Intel
®
SSD on CPU support, PCIe 3.0 x16_1 will run at x8.
• When using up to 3 intel
®
SSD on CPU support, PCIe 3.0 x16_2 will be disabled.
If you wish to connect a display, we suggest installing a VGA card to PCIe x16_3,
which will run at x4.
• Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 series card under BIOS settings.
Hyper M.2 X16 series card configuration