Asus P8Z77-M Computer Hardware User Manual


 
ASUS P8Z77-M
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IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A B C D E F G H
Intel PCH SATA controller #0
shared
Intel PCH SATA controller #1
shared
SMBUS Controller
shared
Thermal Controller shared
EHCI #0 shared
EHCI #1 shared
PCIE x16_1 shared
PCIE x16_2 shared
PCIE x1_1 shared
PCI
shared
Realtek 8111F LAN shared
1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that
comply with the PCI Express specications.
1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot
This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16
graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specications.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that
the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will arise between the two PCI
groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
1.5.2 Conguring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for
information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
Expansion Slots
1
PCIE x16_1
2
PCIE x1_1
3
PCIE x16_2
4
PCI1
In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16_1 slot (navy blue) for a PCIe x16 graphics
card to get better performance.