PCIe slot description

Item Description Definition

Item	Description	Definition
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. PCIe 1.x PCIe 2.x PCIe 3.x 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 "x" prefix with x16 being the largest size in common use. x1 x2 x4 x8 x16
3	Negotiable link width	These numbers correspond to the maximum link bandwidth supported by the slot.

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.

PCIe 1.x
PCIe 2.x
PCIe 3.x

The PCIe technology is under constant development. For the latest information, see the PCI-SIG website.

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 "x" prefix with x16 being the largest size in common use.

3 Negotiable link width These numbers correspond to the maximum link bandwidth supported by the slot.