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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 x16 (CPU lanes) BAT1 PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes) PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes) PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x8 (CPU lanes) PCI_E5: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes) PCI_E6: PCIe 3.0 x4 (PCH lanes) Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation x16 x8 x8 x8 x8 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 and to prevent deformation of the slot. Overview of Components 29
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Overview of Components
BAT1
PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots
PCI_E1
: PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU lanes)
PCI_E2
: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes)
PCI_E3
: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes)
PCI_E4
: PCIe 3.0 x8 (CPU lanes)
PCI_E5
: PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH lanes)
PCI_E6
: PCIe 3.0 x4 (PCH lanes)
x16
x8
x8
x8
x8
x4
Multiple graphics cards installation recommendation
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 and to prevent
deformation of the slot.