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Chapter 1
• We recommend that you provide sufcient 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.
Slot
No.
PCI 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
3 - - x8 x8
5 -
x16
(dual VGA
recommended)
x16 x8
7 - - - x8