ASROCK FM2A85X Extreme4-M User Manual download pdf (Page 23)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

There is 1 PCI slot and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.

PCI Slot: The PCI slot is used to install expansion cards that have 32-bit

PCI interface.

PCIE Slots:

PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width

graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to

support CrossFireX

function.

PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane

width. Such as Gigabit LAN card or SATA2 cards, etc.

PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width

cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support

CrossFireX

function.

1. In single VGA card mode, it is recommended to install a

PCI Express x16 graphics card on PCIE1 slot.

2. In CrossFireX

mode, please install PCI Express x16

graphics cards on PCIE1 and PCIE3 slots.

Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the

power supply is switched off and the power cord is unplugged.

Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make

necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the

installation.

Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already

installed in a chassis).

Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep

the screws for later use.

Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the

card is completely seated on the slot.

Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

Step 6. Replace the system cover.

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