Setting Up Amd Crossfirex ™ /Nvidia Sli Configuration; Configuring The Graphics Card Driver - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H User Manual

1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX
A. System Requirements
- Windows 7, XP operating system
- A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver
- Two/three/four CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver
- CrossFireX /SLI bridge connectors
(Note)
- A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the
power requirement)
B. Connecting the Graphics Cards
Step 1:
Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install the CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the
PCI Express x16 slots.
Step 2:
Insert the CrossFireX /SLI bridge connectors in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on top of the
(Note)
cards.
Step 3:
Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCI Express x16 slot.
C. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver
C-1. To Enable CrossFireX Function
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the
Catalyst Control Center. Browse to Performance\AMD CrossFireX
Configurations and ensure the Enable CrossFireX
and click Apply.
C-2. To Enable SLI Function
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go
to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Browse to the Set SLI and Physx
Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is
enabled.
(Note) The bridge connector(s) may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards.
• Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards
and driver version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information
about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology.
• When two or more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that you connect the SATA power
cable(s) from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to ensure system stability.
/NVIDIA SLI Configuration
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check box is selected
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