PCIe slot description
Item | Description | Definition |
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1 |
PCI Express version |
Each PCIe version corresponds to a specific data transfer rate between the processor and peripheral devices. Generally, a version update corresponds to an increase in transfer rate.
The PCIe technology is under constant development. For the latest information, see the PCI-SIG website. |
2 | Physical connector link width | PCIe devices communicate through a logical connection called an interconnect or link. At the physical level, a link is composed of one or more lanes. The number of lanes is written with an "× " prefix with
× 16 being the largest size in common use.
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3 | Negotiable link width | These numbers correspond to the maximum link bandwidth supported by the slot. |