PCI_E1~3: PCIe Expansion Slots
PCIe slots bandwidth table
for 44-lane CPU
Graphics Card
PCI_E1
PCI_E2
PCI_E3
(@: graphics card slot, *: best combination)
for 28-lane CPU
Graphics Card
PCI_E1
PCI_E2
PCI_E3
(@: graphics card slot, *: best combination)
Important
For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using
y
the PCI_E1 slot is recommended.
If you install a large and heavy graphics card, you need to use a tool such as MSI
y
Gaming Series Graphics Card Bolster to support its weight and to prevent deformation
of the slot.
When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and
y
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.
Single*
@ 3.0 x16
3.0 x16
3.0 x8
Single*
@ 3.0 x16
3.0 x8
3.0 x4
PCI_E1: PCIe 3.0 x16
PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x16/ x8
PCI_E3: PCIe 3.0 x8/ x4
2-Way*
@ 3.0 x16
@ 3.0 x16
3.0 x8
2-Way*
@ 3.0 x16
@ 3.0 x8
3.0 x4
Overview of Components
2-Way
@ 3.0 x16
3.0 x16
@ 3.0 x8
2-Way
@ 3.0 x16
3.0 x8
@ 3.0 x4
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