Pci_e1~7: pcie expansion slots, Expansion slots -19, Pci_e1,2,3,5,7 – MSI Z87 XPOWER User Manual
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Chapter 1
1-19
Getting Started
Expansion Slots
This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards, such as discrete
graphics or audio cards.
PCI_E1~7: PCIe Expansion Slots
The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card.
PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot
PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot
PCIe x16 Slots Bandwidth Table
The table below shows the correlation between the PCIe slots bandwidth and multiple
graphics cards.
Slot
Bandwidth
Single
2-Way
3-Way
4-Way*
PCI_E1
x16
x8
x8
PCI_E2
x16
PCI_E3
x8
x8
PCI_E5
x16
x16
x8
PCI_E7
x8
* Supports up to 4 PCIe x16 expansion cards installation.
Important
For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using
the PCI_E2 slot is recommended.
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.
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