User Manual
ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-29
2.5.6 PCI Express x8 slots (x8 link)
The onboard PCI Express x8 slot provides x8 link to the MCH and ESB separately.
This slot is designed for various server class high performance I/O add-on cards
like SCSI RAID card, ber-channel card, etc.
PCI Express x8 slots
2.5.7 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link)
This motherboard supports PCI Express I/O cards that comply with the PCI
Express specications.
PCI Express x16 slot
A PCI Express x16 add-on card inserted to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot
runs at x8 speed only (Intel
®
specications). Make sure that you use a PCI
Express x16 add-on card that supports x8 speed.