MSI MS-7160 User Manual page 45

M S-7160 ATX M ainboard
4. After configuring the switch card to SLI mode, you can now install two
graphics cards on PCI Express x16 slots. W ith two cards installed, an SLI
bridge card is required to connect the atop golden fingers of these two graph-
ics cards (fig.5). Please note that although you have installed two graphics
cards, only the video outputs on the first card will work. Hence, you only need
to connect a monitor to the first PCI Express card.
MSI Reminds You...
1. Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration only.
The appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the
model you purchase.
2. If you intend to install only ONE x16 graphics card, make sure
that: a. your graphics card is Installed on the PCI_E1 slot;
3. If you intend to install TWO x16 graphics cards, make sure that:
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Fig.5
b. the SLI switch card is set to non-SLI mode.
a. these two graphics cards are of the same brand and
specifications;
b. the SLI switch card is set to SLI mode.
SLI bridge
card