ASROCK X58 Extreme6 Guide D'installation Rapide page 18

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There are 2 PCI slots and 5 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE slots:
PCIE2 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with
x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
PCIE1 / PCIE4 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane
width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to
support CrossFireX
PCIE5 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width
graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to
support 3-Way CrossFireX
1. In single VGA card mode, it is recommended to install a PCI Express
x16 graphics card on PCIE1 slot.
2. In CrossFireX
graphics cards on PCIE1 and PCIE4 slots. Therefore, both these two
slots will work at x16 bandwidth.
3. In 3-Way CrossFireX
Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE1, PCIE4 and PCIE5 slots.
Therefore, PCIE1 slot will work at x16 bandwidth while PCIE4 and
PCIE5 slots will work at x8 bandwidth.
4. Please connect a chassis fan to motherboard chassis fan connector
(CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) when using multiple graphics cards for
better thermal environment.
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Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in
a chassis).
Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the
screws for later use.
Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
Step 6. Replace the system cover.
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TM TM
or SLI function.
TM or 3-Way SLI
TM mode or SLI TM mode, please install PCI Express x16
TM or 3-Way SLI
ASRock X58 Extreme6 Motherboard
TM function.
TM mode, please install PCI