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PCIe bifurcation & M.2 settings in PCIe x16 slots from CPU, Recommended VGA configuration

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Chapter 1 Please refer to the following tables for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. Recommended VGA configuration Slot Description 1 PCIEX16 5 PCIEX16(G4) Single VGA x16 - Dual VGA x16 x4 Connect chassis fans to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. PCIe bifurcation & M.2 settings in PCIe x16 slots (from CPU) Slot Description 1 PCIEX16 Quantity of identifiable M.2 SSD (pcs) Situation 1 Situation 2 1 (x16)* 2 (x8+x8)** * Install an M.2 SSD card to the M.2_1 or M.2_3 slot on the Hyper M.2 X16 series card. ** Install two M.2 SSD cards to the M.2_1 and M.2_3 slots on the Hyper M.2 X16 series card. • Additional PCIe bifurcation and M.2 settings for RAID function are also supported when a Hyper M.2 x16 series card is installed. • For full details on the PCIe bifurcation, you may visit the support site at https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/. • The Hyper M.2 x16 series card is sold separately. • Adjust the PCIe bifurcation under BIOS settings. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
•
Additional PCIe bifurcation and M.2 settings for RAID function are also supported
when a Hyper M.2 x16 series card is installed.
•
For full details on the PCIe bifurcation, you may visit the support site at
•
The Hyper M.2 x16 series card is sold separately.
•
Adjust the PCIe bifurcation under BIOS settings.
PCIe bifurcation & M.2 settings in PCIe x16 slots (from CPU)
Slot Description
Quantity of identifiable M.2 SSD (pcs)
Situation 1
Situation 2
1
PCIEX16
1 (x16)*
2 (x8+x8)**
*
Install an M.2 SSD card to the M.2_1 or M.2_3 slot on the Hyper M.2 X16 series card.
**
Install two M.2 SSD cards to the M.2_1 and M.2_3 slots on the Hyper M.2 X16 series card.
Recommended VGA configuration
Slot Description
Single VGA
Dual VGA
1
PCIEX16
x16
x16
5
PCIEX16(G4)
-
x4
Connect chassis fans to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for
better thermal environment.
Please refer to the following tables for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2
configuration.