| PCI Express 2.0 x16 | 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_2) (Note 1) 1 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x8 (PCIEX8) (Note 2) 1 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
(Note 1) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot; if you are installing two graphics cards, it is recommended that you install them in the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots. (Note 2) The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16_1 slot. When PCIEX8 is populated with a PCI Express graphics card, the PCIEX16_1 slot will operate at up to x8 mode. |
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