User Manual

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.5.7 PIKE slots (Z9PA-D8 SKU only)
The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your preferred SAS solution easily.
Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your needs.
No. Slot Description
5 (slot 6) PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 Link), MIO-892 supported
4 (slot 5) PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 Link)(Audio switch to x8 Link if slot 6 is occupied)
3 (slot 4) PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 Link)
2 (slot 3) PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 Link)(Audio switch to x8 Link if slot 4 is occupied)
1 (slot 2) PCI-E x8 (x4 Gen2 Link)