PCI card slot power specification
Table 1-11 PCI and PCI Express slot power specifications
Slot# Slot type Slot power (maximum)
1 PCI Express x16 graphics 130 W**
2 PCI Express x8 (4) 25 W*
3 PCI Express x16 (4) 25 W*
4 PCI Express x8 (4) 25 W*
5 PCI (32–bit, 33–MHz) 10 W*
6 PCI (32–bit, 33–MHz) 10 W*
* In addition to these slot power specifications, the overall power consumption of
the system (including I/O cards, processor, and memory) must not exceed the
maximum ratings of the system power supply. See Power supply specifications
on page 7 for details.
** Includes 55W maximum from the system board connector, and 75 W maximum
from the auxiliary graphics power connector.
NOTE The primary graphics card must be installed in slot 1. The secondary graphics card (and
only an NVS285 or NVS440) must be installed in slot 3.
For hardware specifications of other system components, such as graphics cards or optical drives, refer
to the website of the specific manufacturer.
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