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PCIe operating mode, Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors, and 1, Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics

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Chapter 1 PCIe operating mode 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors Slot Description PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 M.2_1 (PCIe Mode) M.2_1 (SATA Mode) M.2_2 (PCIe Mode) M.2_2 (SATA Mode) Single VGA / PCIe card x16 (PCIe 4.0) N/A N/A x4 (PCIe 4.0) Support x4 (PCIe 4.0) Support PCIe operating mode Dual VGA / PCIe card x8 (PCIe 4.0) x8 (PCIe 4.0) N/A x4 (PCIe 4.0) Support x4 (PCIe 4.0) Support Triple VGA / PCIe card x8 (PCIe 4.0) x8 (PCIe 4.0) x4 (PCIe 4.0) x4 (PCIe 4.0) Support x4 (PCIe 4.0) Support 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors Slot Description PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 M.2_1 (PCIe Mode) M.2_1 (SATA Mode) M.2_2 (PCIe Mode) M.2_2 (SATA Mode) Single VGA / PCIe card x16 (PCIe 3.0) N/A N/A x4 (PCIe 3.0) Support x4 (PCIe 4.0) Support PCIe operating mode Dual VGA / PCIe card x8 (PCIe 3.0) x8 (PCIe 3.0) N/A x4 (PCIe 3.0) Support x4 (PCIe 4.0) Support Triple VGA / PCIe card x8 (PCIe 3.0) x8 (PCIe 3.0) x4 (PCIe 4.0) x4 (PCIe 3.0) Support x4 (PCIe 4.0) Support 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Slot Description PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 M.2_1 (PCIe Mode) M.2_1 (SATA Mode) M.2_2 (PCIe Mode) M.2_2 (SATA Mode) Single VGA / PCIe card x8 (PCIe 3.0) N/A N/A x4 (PCIe 3.0) Support x4 (PCIe 4.0) Support PCIe operating mode Dual VGA / PCIe card x8 (PCIe 3.0) N/A x4 (PCIe 4.0) x4 (PCIe 3.0) Support x4 (PCIe 4.0) Support Triple VGA / PCIe card N/A N/A N/A x4 (PCIe 3.0) Support x4 (PCIe 4.0) Support • 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. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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1-8
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
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.
PCIe operating mode
3
rd
Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
Slot Description
PCIe operating mode
Single VGA /
PCIe card
Dual VGA /
PCIe card
Triple VGA /
PCIe card
PCIe x16_1
x16 (PCIe 4.0)
x8 (PCIe 4.0)
x8 (PCIe 4.0)
PCIe x16_2
N/A
x8 (PCIe 4.0)
x8 (PCIe 4.0)
PCIe x16_3
N/A
N/A
x4 (PCIe 4.0)
M.2_1 (PCIe Mode)
x4 (PCIe 4.0)
x4 (PCIe 4.0)
x4 (PCIe 4.0)
M.2_1 (SATA Mode)
Support
Support
Support
M.2_2 (PCIe Mode)
x4 (PCIe 4.0)
x4 (PCIe 4.0)
x4 (PCIe 4.0)
M.2_2 (SATA Mode)
Support
Support
Support
2
nd
Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
Slot Description
PCIe operating mode
Single VGA /
PCIe card
Dual VGA /
PCIe card
Triple VGA /
PCIe card
PCIe x16_1
x16 (PCIe 3.0)
x8 (PCIe 3.0)
x8 (PCIe 3.0)
PCIe x16_2
N/A
x8 (PCIe 3.0)
x8 (PCIe 3.0)
PCIe x16_3
N/A
N/A
x4 (PCIe 4.0)
M.2_1 (PCIe Mode)
x4 (PCIe 3.0)
x4 (PCIe 3.0)
x4 (PCIe 3.0)
M.2_1 (SATA Mode)
Support
Support
Support
M.2_2 (PCIe Mode)
x4 (PCIe 4.0)
x4 (PCIe 4.0)
x4 (PCIe 4.0)
M.2_2 (SATA Mode)
Support
Support
Support
2
nd
and 1
st
Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics
Slot Description
PCIe operating mode
Single VGA /
PCIe card
Dual VGA /
PCIe card
Triple VGA /
PCIe card
PCIe x16_1
x8 (PCIe 3.0)
x8 (PCIe 3.0)
N/A
PCIe x16_2
N/A
N/A
N/A
PCIe x16_3
N/A
x4 (PCIe 4.0)
N/A
M.2_1 (PCIe Mode)
x4 (PCIe 3.0)
x4 (PCIe 3.0)
x4 (PCIe 3.0)
M.2_1 (SATA Mode)
Support
Support
Support
M.2_2 (PCIe Mode)
x4 (PCIe 4.0)
x4 (PCIe 4.0)
x4 (PCIe 4.0)
M.2_2 (SATA Mode)
Support
Support
Support