Why do the following 2 PCI slots not accept any graphic card risers? See image:
When I plug a riser in them I can't boot. None of the other GPU ventilators spin.
this is an ASUS PRIME B250 PLUS motherboard. These 2 slots are simply labeled PCI1 and PCI2. Does this mean I cannot use graphic cards in these slots?
PCI for the sound card, LAN card, and old GPU. There's actually a converter PCI to PCIe but transfer speed doesn't faster than PCIe. usually GPUs to mining using PCIex1 and PCIex16.
Bonus question: the motherboard also has 2 M2 slots. Could I potentially purchase M2 to PCIe adapters and power another 2 cards through them?
thanks
Yes, purchase M2 to PCIe adapter.