Expansion slots -18, Pci_e1~4, Pcie expansion slots – MSI H97 GAMING 3 Manual User Manual
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Chapter 1
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Getting Started
Expansion Slots
This motherboard contains numerous slots for expansion cards, such as discrete
graphics or audio cards.
PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots
The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card.
PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot
PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot
PCIe 2.0 x8 Slot
Important
The PCIe x1 slots (PCI_E1, PCI_E3) will be unavailable when installing an expansion
card in the PCI_E4 slot.
PCI1~3: PCI Slots
The PCI slot supports additional LAN, SCSI, USB, and other add-on cards that comply
with PCI specifications.
PCI Slot
Important
When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and
unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion
card’s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software
changes.