MSI Z87 User Guide - Page 32

Expansion Slots, PCI_E1~E4: PCIe Expansion Slot

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Chapter 1 Expansion Slots This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards, such as discrete graphics or audio cards. PCI_E1~E4: PCIe Expansion Slot The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card. PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot PCIe 2.0 x16 Slot PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot PCI1~3: PCI Expansion Slot The PCI slot supports additional LAN, SCSI, USB, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. Important 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. Getting Started 1-18

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Chapter 1
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Getting Started
Expansion Slots
This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards, such as discrete
graphics or audio cards.
PCI_E1~E4: PCIe Expansion Slot
The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card.
PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot
PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot
PCIe 2.0 x16 Slot
PCI1~3: PCI Expansion Slot
The PCI slot supports additional LAN, SCSI, USB, and other add-on cards that comply
with PCI specifications.
Important
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.