Asus RAMPAGE IV EXTREME User Manual - Page 40

Expansion slots - graphics slot

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2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 2 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 x8_2A slot 3 PCIe 3.0 x8_2B slot 4 PCIe 3.0 x16/8_3 slot 5 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 6 PCIe 3.0 x8_4 slot • Refer to the following configuration table for installation. PCIe x16 Slot # 1 2 4 6 Single VGA x16 - - - SLI/CF x16 - x16 - 3 way SLI/CFX x16 x8 x16 - Quad SLI/CFX x16 x8 x8 x8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI mode. See page 2-32 for details. • While running at heavy loaded four VGA cards, ensure to plug in the 6-pin extra PCIe power supply for stability. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information

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Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2
2.2.4
Expansion slots
Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do
so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Slot No.
Slot Description
1
PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot
2
PCIe 3.0 x8_2A slot
3
PCIe 3.0 x8_2B slot
4
PCIe 3.0 x16/8_3 slot
5
PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot
6
PCIe 3.0 x8_4 slot
Refer to the following configuration table for installation.
PCIe x16
Slot #
Single
VGA
SLI/CF
3 way
SLI/CFX
Quad
SLI/CFX
1
x16
x16
x16
x16
2
x8
x8
4
x16
x16
x8
6
x8
We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running
CrossFireX™ or SLI mode. See page 2-32 for details.
While running at heavy loaded four VGA cards, ensure to plug in the 6-pin extra PCIe
power supply for stability.
Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.