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4 pci slots, 5 pci express x8 slots (x8/x4 link) – Asus KCMR-D12 User Manual

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.5.4

PCI slots

The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, USB card, and other cards that
comply with PCI 2.3 specifications.

2.5.5

PCI Express x8 slots (x8/x4 link)

The onboard PCI Express x8 slots provide x8/x4 link to CPU. These slots support
VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards.

2.5.6

PCI Express x16 slot (x16/x8 link)

The onboard PCI Express x16 slot provides x16 link to CPU. It automatically
switches to x8 link when the slot 4 is occupied. This slot supports VGA cards and
various server class high performance add-on cards.

2.5.7 PIKE slot

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.

PCIEx8 slots (x8/x4 link)

PCI slot

PCIEx16 slot (x16/x8 link)

PIKE slots