MSI B450-A PRO MAX User Manual - Page 29
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots, PCIe bandwidth of Multiple graphics cards
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PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16*/ x8**/ x4*** PCI_E2: PCIe 2.0 x1 PCI_E3: PCIe 2.0 x1 PCI_E4: PCIe 2.0 x4 PCI_E5: PCIe 2.0 x1 PCI_E6: PCIe 2.0 x1 BAT1 * For 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ processors ** For Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors *** For Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics processor Important y If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight to prevent deformation of the slot. y For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using the PCI_E1 slot is recommended. y When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion card's documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes. y PCI_E4 will run x1 speed when installing devices in PCI_E2/ PCI_E3/ PCI_E5 slot. PCIe bandwidth of Multiple graphics cards Slot Single 2-Way PCI_E1 (CPU) PCI_E2 (PCH) PCI_E3 (PCH) PCI_E4 (PCH) PCI_E5 (PCH) PCI_E6 (PCH) 2.0 x1 2.0 x1 2.0 x1 2.0 x1 @ 3.0 x16* or @ 3.0 x8** or @ 3.0 x4*** 2.0 x1 Empty Empty 2.0 x1 2.0 x1 2.0 x1 Empty Empty 2.0 x1 Empty Empty 2.0 x1 2.0 x1 @ 3.0 x16* or @ 3.0 x8** or @ 3.0 x4*** ― ― @ 2.0 x4 ― 2.0x1 M2_1 (CPU) 3.0 x4*/** or 3.0 x2*** 3.0 x4*/** or 3.0 x2*** (─: unavailable, @: graphics card, *: for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ processors, **: for Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors, ***: for Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics processor) Overview of Components 29