EP35-DS4 using both PCIe 16x slots - any known problems?

[ozeh]

Hi all,

I am wondering if I use both PCIe 16x slots simultaneously, does it guarantee one (PCIe_1) will run at 16x and (PCIe_2) will run at 4x, without issue or problems?

I realise the PCIe 1x slots are disabled when slot (PCIe_2) is used. That's OK, I don't need those.. but what I want to do is run a SATA RAID controller (which is PCIe 4x) simultaneously with a graphics card in the (PCIe_1) slot, but want to ensure it (graphics card) will run at 16x and there to be no bandwidth issues.

Will the above work without any foreseeable problem(s)?


Thanks

[randomness]

Re: EP35-DS4 using both PCIe 16x slots - any known problems?

Yeah they will work perfectly...just the PCI-e x1 slots ALL wont work.

In reality the orange x16 slot is a x1 originally but 3 of the ICH9R's PCI-e lanes are routed the the x16 slot to make it x4 speeds.

If something is plugged into the x1 slot[Black] the x16 orange will slow down to X1.

[ozeh]

Re: EP35-DS4 using both PCIe 16x slots - any known problems?

Excellent, just wanted to make sure before spending the money on a true controller. thanks