Is this slot a shared connection that runs at the same speed as X16 & or is it a backwards compatible connection to cater for older technology.

Can I run a PCI E graphics card off this slot, as well as off the Standard PCI E 2.0 slot if I wanted to. Currently looking at an M5A97-R2 or M5A97-EVO R2 with FX CPU,

Sadly I don't think it's happening soon, better start counting me bottles.

Also how would running dual monitors through a splitter cable affect colour calibration eg running 4 monitors off 2 DVI connections.

Thank you for any feed back