i5-661 integrated graphics + 2x pci-e(8x) raid cards in H57,

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i5-661 integrated graphics + 2x pci-e(8x) raid cards in H57,

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Hello,

I would like to know if using core's i5-661 (or any other clarkdale) intregrated graphic, I can use the two pci-e slots 16x (in 8x mode) of a H57 motherboard ( Asus P7H57D-V EVO) to run 2x 3ware (LSI) 9750SA-8I pci-e 8x RAID cards. Extensible to any other H57 motherboard.


I've read many times you can't use both PCIE 8x for graphic cards with i5-661 integrated GPU enabled. But what about non graphic stuff?
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Re: i5-661 integrated graphics + 2x pci-e(8x) raid cards in H57,

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I'm quite sure you will have to choose integrated graphics or a discrete graphics solution, not both. It's either onboard or a card regardless of the task. It's a limitation of the chipset.
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Re: i5-661 integrated graphics + 2x pci-e(8x) raid cards in H57,

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Calamar wrote:Hello,

I would like to know if using core's i5-661 (or any other clarkdale) intregrated graphic, I can use the two pci-e slots 16x (in 8x mode) of a H57 motherboard ( Asus P7H57D-V EVO) to run 2x 3ware (LSI) 9750SA-8I pci-e 8x RAID cards. Extensible to any other H57 motherboard.
There are no chipset limitations preventing you from doing this. I've read posts of people using RAID cards using the Intel H5x motherboards. I don't know about motherboard limitations, though. You might try to check the manual for that ASUS mobo.

Scratch that. I think there might actually be some problems. Still need to read the Core i-series specifications for details.
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I've read the manual and consulted intel documentation/forums, but only talks about pci-e graphic card installation. So it clearly says you can:
- integrated: OFF
- pci-e 16x GRAPHIC_0: ON

or:
- integrated: OFF
- pci-e 8x GRAPHIC_0*: ON
- pci-e 8x GRAPHIC_1*: ON
*sli

It is sure you cannot:
- integrated: ON
- pci-e 16x GRAPHIC_0: ON

but nobody talks about the possibility of:
- integrated: ON
- pci-e 8x ANY_NONGRAPHIC_DEVICE_0
- pci-e 8x ANY_NONGRAPHIC_DEVICE_1
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Calamar wrote:but nobody talks about the possibility of:
- integrated: ON
- pci-e 8x ANY_NONGRAPHIC_DEVICE_0
- pci-e 8x ANY_NONGRAPHIC_DEVICE_1
Yep. Barely anything about this. From reading the Core i3/i5/Pentium G6950 Data Sheet (1.2.2), though, I think it might not be supported. Need to step up to a server/workstation board (Intel 3400 series) to get 2x PCIe x8 any I/O.
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True, I finally got a reply on intel's forums. If 2pcie used (any kind) --> no integrated graphics.

Yes I'll go for a 3420, an asus, because supports i5-750. No HT, ok. But low power, 4 cores, and intel "cheap".
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