ASRock P67 Pro3 SE - Manual (Page 17)

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ASRock P67 Pro3 SE Motherboard
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
There are 4 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCIE slots:
PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with
x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width
graphics cards.
PCIE4 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width
graphics cards.
1. In single VGA card mode, it is recommended to install a PCI Express
x16 graphics card on PCIE2 slot.
2. In CrossFireX TM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards
on PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots. Therefore, PCIE2 slot will work at x16
bandwidth while PCIE4 slot will work at x4 bandwidth.
3. Please connect a chassis fan to motherboard chassis fan connector
(CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple
graphics cards for better thermal environment.
Installing an expansion card
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 fi rmly 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.