PCI Express 4.0 x16: Intel® Z790 Chipset
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x4 mode)
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/ 1037507/).
** When M.2_1 is occupied with SSD device, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only.
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.
Audio Chipset: Realtek Audio CODEC
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
Support for S/PDIF Out
PCI Express 4.0 x16: CPU:
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
Chipset:
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)
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PCI Express 3.0 x16: 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16*
* PCIEX16_1 slot supports up to 3 Intel PCIe NVME SSDs via a Hyper M.2 X16 series Card.
* PCIEX16_2 slot supports up to 2 Intel PCIe NVME SSDs via a Hyper M.2 X16 series Card.
* Hyper M.2 X16 series card sold separately. Install a Hyper M.2 X16 series card and enable this card under BIOS settings.
* The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA_5 and SAT...