5.1
NVIDIA
The motherboard supports the NVIDIA
primary features: GeForce
the performance of NVIDIA discrete Graphics Process Units (dGPU) when they
work with the onboard motherboard GPU (mGPU). HybridPower™ unleashes the
graphics performance of the dGPU and enables low-power operation when the
performance of the dGPU is not needed. You can switch from the dGPU(s) to the
mGPU for a quiet, power-saving computer environment.
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Hybrid SLI technology is supported by Windows
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Hybrid SLI technology requires at least 2GB system memory to activate.
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GeForce Boost supports up to two displays simultaneously (both connected
to either the mGPU or the dGPU).
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When two or more displays are connected to both the mGPU and the
dGPU, the Hybrid SLI mode is disabled and the multi-display mode is
enabled. In the multi-display mode, up to four displays can be connected
(two displays driven by the mGPU and two displays by the dGPU).
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HybridPower requires displays to be connected to the mGPU. HybridPower
cannot be enabled when displays are driven through the dGPU.
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HybridPower and GeForce Boost are supported by certain set of dGPUs.
Go to www.nvidia.com/hybridsli to learn the supported GPUs.
5.1.1
System requirements
Before using Hybrid SLI, make sure if your system meets the following
requirements:
For best GeForce Boost performance
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AMD Phenom 9600 CPU (operating at 1800Mhz or higher)
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2 x 1024MB of DDR2-800 DRAM
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Discrete GPU recommended for GeForce Boost
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At least 256MB of Frame Buffer carve out for the motherboard GPU
For best HybridPower benefits
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AMD Athlon X2 3800+ CPU (operating at 1800Mhz or higher)
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2 x 1024MB of DDR2-667 DRAM
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Discrete GPU recommended for HybridPower
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At least 256MB of Frame Buffer carve out for the motherboard GPU
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Hybrid SLI
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Hybrid SLI
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Boost and HybridPower™. GeForce
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Technology
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technology that includes two
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Boost enhances
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Vista™ only.
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