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PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots, Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation
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PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x16 slot PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x8 slot PCI_E5: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot PCI_E6: PCIe 3.0 x4 slot Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation x16 x8 x8 Important y For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using the PCI_E2 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 x8 x8 x4 hardware or software changes. Overview of Components 27
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Overview of Components
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots
PCI_E1
: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
PCI_E2
: PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
PCI_E3
: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
PCI_E4
: PCIe 3.0 x8 slot
PCI_E5
: PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
PCI_E6
: PCIe 3.0 x4 slot
x16
x8
x8
x8
x8
x4
Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation
Important
y
For a single PCIe x16 expansion
card installation with optimum
performance, using the
PCI_E2
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.