Asus Z87WS Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1
We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™
mode.
Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
We recommend you connect an EATX 12V_1 cable when running CrossFireX and
SLI.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
Slot
no.
PCIe Express 3.0 operating mode
Single VGA
SLI
CrossFireX
3-WAY SLI
CrossFireX
4-WAY SLI
CrossFireX
1
x16
(single VGA recommended)
x16 x8 x8
2 x8 x8
4
x16
(dual VGA
recommended)
x16 x8
6 x8
A B C D E F G H
PCIe x16_1 shared
PCIe x16_2 shared
PCIe x16_3 shared
PCIe x16_4 shared
PCIe x1_1 shared
PCIe x1_2 shared
Marvell 9230 shared
ASM1061 shared
VIA1394 shared
USB 3.0 shared
LAN1 (I210) shared
LAN2 (I210) shared
SATA Controller 1 shared
SATA Controller 2 shared
USB 2.0 Controller 1 shared
USB 2.0 Controller 2 shared
HD Audio shared