Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video discusses some concerns that can lead to issues, when building a new PC, regarding the use of PCIe adapters. The focus of this topic is on the bi-directional 'Data Lanes' that are provided by a motherboard and affected by the CPU being used. Thanks for watching.
Video Time Codes (click to skip directly to a desired section of the Video)
0:00 Introduction to Motherboard PCIe to CPU/Memory ‘Lane’ Concerns
2:59 Understanding how the Motherboard Chipset affects PCIe Lanes
6:37 Determining How many Lanes are needed by specific PCIe Adapters
9:06 How ‘Lanes’ are established in Computer Motherboard Logic
11:08 Understanding PCIe ‘Lanes’ on the ASUS Prime Z370-P Motherboard
16:54 Understanding PCIe ‘Lanes’ on the ASUS Prime X570 Motherboard
22:08 PCIe ‘ Lane’ shift configuration Anomalies and the Video Conclusion
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This video discusses some concerns that can lead to issues, when building a new PC, regarding the use of PCIe adapters. The focus of this topic is on the bi-directional 'Data Lanes' that are provided by a motherboard and affected by the CPU being used. Thanks for watching.
Video Time Codes (click to skip directly to a desired section of the Video)
0:00 Introduction to Motherboard PCIe to CPU/Memory ‘Lane’ Concerns
2:59 Understanding how the Motherboard Chipset affects PCIe Lanes
6:37 Determining How many Lanes are needed by specific PCIe Adapters
9:06 How ‘Lanes’ are established in Computer Motherboard Logic
11:08 Understanding PCIe ‘Lanes’ on the ASUS Prime Z370-P Motherboard
16:54 Understanding PCIe ‘Lanes’ on the ASUS Prime X570 Motherboard
22:08 PCIe ‘ Lane’ shift configuration Anomalies and the Video Conclusion
Note: I have NOT received any sponsorship for using the products shown in this video. However, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, when these links are used:
10Gb PCIe NIC Network Card, Single RJ45 Port, Aquantia AQC107 4X Ethernet LAN Controller, for Windows Server/Windows/Linux/ESX
amzn.to/45RIBBl
ipolex 10Gb Network Card Intel X540-T1 Ethernet Card PCI-E NIC, Single RJ45 Copper Port, with Intel X540-BT1 Controller, 2.1 X8, 10G PCI Express LAN Adapter NIC, Support Windows Server, Linux, Vmware
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SAS HBA Card Compatible with LSI 9205-8i IT Mode PCIe SATA Expansion Card, 8-Port 6Gbps PCIe 3.0, SAS Expander Support, HBA Controller with 2x SFF-8087 to 4x SATA Cables for ZFS TrueNAS unRAID Proxmox
amzn.to/45iiDqr
Zyxel 12-Port Multi Gigabit Switch | Web-Managed | 3X 10G | 1x 10G SFP+ [XGS1250-12]
amzn.to/3LFFndp
Please subscribe to my Channel, and click ‘Like’, if you find this video useful. I will endeavor to answer any and all questions posted for any of my videos as quickly as I possibly can.
If you have any questions or suggestions, I can be reached on Email at: PE4Doers@gmail.com , or on Twitter (X) @PE4Doers, or Instagram @PE4Doers. Or on a more professional basis, through LinkedIn at: linkedin.com/in/davidrrivera
#PCIeDataLanes #PCMotherboardInputOutput #PE4Doers
