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Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2
• In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16
graphics card to get better performance.
• We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.
Refer to page 2-25 for details.
• Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using
multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-23 for details.
• The PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel
®
3rd generation Core™ processors.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A B C D E F G H
Intel PCH SATA
Controller #0
– – – shared – – – –
Intel PCH SATA
Controller #1
– – – shared – – – –
PCIE x16_1 shared – – – – – – –
PCIE x16_2 shared – – – – – – –
Atheros 8161 shared – – – – – – –
PCIE x1_1 – – shared – – – – –
PCIE x1_2 – – – shared – – – –
PCI slot 1 – shared – – – – – –
PCI slot 2 – – shared – – – – –
PCI slot 3 – – – shared – – – –