Nvidia ® Sli™ Technology; Requirements; Installing Two Sli-Ready Graphics Cards - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z User Manual

6.2 NVIDIA
The motherboard supports the NVIDIA
allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the
installation procedures in this section.
6.2.1

Requirements

• In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA
certified.
• Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the
latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www.nvidia.com.
• Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power
required by your system.
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6.2.2

Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards

The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard
layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.
1. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards.
2. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than
two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 1 in
this user manual for the locations of the
PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-
graphics card installation.
3. Ensure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.
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SLI™ technology
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SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that
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We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment.
Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics
card and supported 3D application list.
Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support
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