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Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1
Modes
Auto
PCIe
X1
M.2
PCIe
X4
M.2 – – – x2 –
PCIEX1_1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1
PCIE_X16/X8_1 – – – – –
PCIEX1_2 x1 – x1 – –
PCIE_X8_2 – – – – –
PCIEX1_3 x1 – x1 – –
PCIEX4_3 x2 x4 x2 x2 x4
M.2
M.2
M.2
M.2
M.2
M.2
M.2
• There are two possible scenarios in Auto Mode:
1. By default, PCIeX4_3 slot runs at X2 mode with all slots enabled and the M.2
connector is disabled. This default scenario happens when there is no card
installed on the PCIeX4_3 slot.
2. When you install a card on PCIeX4_3 slot , this slot runs at X4 mode for high
performance support. PCIeX1_2, PCIeX1_3, and M.2 connector are all disabled.
• In PCIe X1 Mode, the PCIeX4_3 slot runs at X2 mode with all slots enabled. M.2
connector is disabled.
• In M.2 Mode, the PCIeX4_3 slot runs at X2 mode and M.2 connector is enabled.
PCIeX1_2 and PCIeX1_3 are disabled.
• In PCIe X4 Mode, the PCIeX4_3 slot runs at X4 mode for high performance
support. The PCIeX1_2, PCIeX1_3, and M.2 connector are disabled.
• To congure the PCIEx4_3 slot bandwidth option in BIOS, refer to the Onboard
Devices Configuration section on the BIOS Setup chapter.
PCIe operating mode
Motherboard Layout