For Troubleshooting and Testing PCIe Gen 3 slots
Check that data can be sent and received from the port
Check PCIe error rates and transmission speed (8Gbits/sec per lane, up to 5500MBps when using x4 edge) in Windows
Benchmark your PC’s PCIe slots
Check if your PCIe slots are Gen3 8Gb/s or 5Gb/s or 2.5Gb/s
Fits into x8 PCIe slot. For x1 and x4 an adapter is required (not included in the kit).
Verify that the system remains stable under long periods of load
Concurrently check multiple PCIe slots at the same time
Monitor physical and link layer errors during stress testing
Reported errors include