Asus RS720X7RS8 Server User Manual


 
Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-16
2.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link)
The onboard PCIE 2 slot provides one x16 Gen3 link to CPU1 and auto switches to
x8 link if PCIE3 is occupied. This slot supports VGA cards and various server class
high performance add-on cards.
2.5.4 PCI Express x8 slot (x8 link)
The onboard PCIE 1, 3, and 4 slots provide one x8 Gen3 link to CPU1. The onboard
PCIE 5, 6, and 7 slots provide one x8 Gen3 link to CPU2. These slots support VGA
Cards and various server class high performance add-on cards.
PCIE 1 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link)
PCIE 2 1 x PCI-E x 16 (Gen3 x16 link) (Auto switch to x8 Link if PCIE3 is occupied)
PCIE 3 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link)
PCIE 4 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link)
PCIE 5 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link)
PCIE 6 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link)
PCIE 7 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link)