Computer Hardware User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Chapter 1: Product introduction
- Chapter 2: Hardware information
- 2.1 Before you proceed
- 2.2 Motherboard overview
- 2.3 Building your computer system
- 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system
- 2.3.2 CPU installation
- 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
- 2.3.4 DIMM installation
- 2.3.5 Motherboard installation
- 2.3.6 ATX Power connection
- 2.3.7 SATA device connection
- 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector
- 2.3.9 Rear panel connection
- 2.3.10 Audio I/O connections
- 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback
- 2.4 Starting up for the first time
- 2.5 Turning off the computer
- Chapter 3: BIOS setup
- Chapter 4: Software support
- Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

2.2.5 Expansion slots
Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard
components.
Slot No. Slot Description
1 PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)
2 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (x8 mode)
3 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (x4 mode)
4 PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)
5 PCIe 2.0 x16_5 slot (x4 mode)
6 PCIe 2.0 x16_6 slot (x8 mode)
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