MSI MPG X570S CARBON MAX WIFI User Manual - Page 35

PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots PCI_E1: PCIe x16 slot (CPU) BAT1 PCI_E2: PCIe x1 slot (Chipset) PCI_E3: PCIe x1 slot (Chipset) PCI_E4: PCIe x4 slot (Chipset) Slots AMD Ryzen™ 5000/ 3000 series processors AMD Ryzen™ 5000 AMD Ryzen™ 3000 G-/ 4000 G-/ 2000 G-/ 2000 G- series series processors processors PCI_E1 (CPU) PCI_E2 (Chipset) PCI_E3 (Chipset) PCI_E4 (Chipset) PCIe 4.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x1 PCIe 3.0 x1 PCIe 4.0 x4 PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x1 PCIe 3.0 x1 PCIe 3.0 x4 PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x1 PCIe 3.0 x1 PCIe 3.0 x4 ⚠⚠Important ∙∙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. ∙∙For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using the PCI_E1 slot is recommended. ∙∙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. ∙∙ The PCI_E4 slot will be unavailable, when installing M.2 SSD into the M2_4 slot. Overview of Components 35