Nvidia Sli Technology - MSI NF980-G65 - Motherboard - ATX User Manual

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NVIDIA SLI Technology
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NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Lnk Interface) technology allows two/ three GPUs to run n
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tandem wthn a system to acheve up to twce the performance of a sngle graphcs
card. To utlze ths technology, the two GPU cards must be connected by an SLI Vdeo
Lnk card.
If you ntend to use the SLI mode for better graphcs performance, please refer to the
followng nstructons.
1. Install two graphcs cards on PCI Express x16 slots. Wth two cards nstalled, an
SLI Vdeo Lnk Card s requred to connect the golden fingers on the top of these
two graphcs cards (refer to the pcture below). Please note that although you have
nstalled two graphcs cards, only the vdeo outputs on the first card wll work.
Hence, you only need to connect a montor to the first PCI Express card.
Important
The photos shown n ths secton are for demonstraton only. The appearance of your
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manboard may vary dependng on the model you purchase.
• If you ntend to nstall TWO x16 graphcs cards, make sure that these two graphcs
cards are of the same brand and specficatons.
• Make sure that you connect an adequate power supply to the power connector on the
graphcs card to ensure stable operaton of the graphcs card.
If you ntend to nstall only ONE graphcs card, make sure that the graphcs card s
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Installed on the first PCIE x16 (PCI_E2) slot.
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SLI Vdeo Lnk Card
SLI Vdeo Lnk Card