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IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I.G.D.
Shared
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HD Audio 1 Controller
Shared
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HD Audio 2 Controller
–
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Shared
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EHCI 1 Controller
–
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Shared
EHCI 2 Controller
Shared
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XHCI Controller
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Shared
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SATA Controller
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Shared
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PCIE x16_1
Shared
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PCIE x16_2
Shared
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PCIE x1_1
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Shared
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PCIE x1_2
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Shared
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Intel LAN
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Shared
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PCI Slot 1
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Shared
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PCI Slot 2
Shared
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We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™
mode.
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Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
VGA configuration
PCI Express 3.0 operating mode
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2
Single VGA/PCIe card
x16 (single VGA
recommended)
N/A
Dual VGA/PCIe card
x8
x8
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