The Intel X38 chipset provides PCI Express 2.0 -- or PCI-E 2.0 -- support, and can even run high-powered graphics cards requiring an x16 PCI Express slot. However, depending on your computer's BIOS utility, you may need to enable PCI Express on your motherboard before you can gain the benefits of any PCI-E 2.0 expansion cards installed to your computer.
Instructions
1. Power on or restart the system. Press the key as shown on the boot screen to access the BIOS.
2. Use the directional pad to select "Advanced" from the tabs. Scroll to "PCIPnP Configuration."
3. Press "Enter" to access the sub-menu. Highlight the option "Resources Controlled By."
4. Use the "+" and "-" keys to change the value to "Auto (ESCD)."
5. Press "Esc" to exit the sub-menu. Use the directional pad to highlight "Chipset Configuration" on the "Advanced" tab.
6. Scroll to "Primary Graphics Adapter." Use the "+" and "-" keys to change the value to "PCI Express."
7. Press "Esc" to exit from the sub-menu. Go to the "Boot" tab. Scroll to "Plug & Play OS." Use the "+" and "-" keys to change the value to "Enabled."
8. Press "F10." Select "Yes" or "Y" to enable PCI-E 2.0 on your system and exit from the BIOS.
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