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5.4
NVIDIA
The motherboard supports the NVIDIA
that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express™ x16 graphics cards.
Follow the installation procedures in this section.
5.4.1
Requirements
•
In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are
NVIDIA
®
•
Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology.
Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com).
•
Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum
power required by your system. See page 2-33 for details.
Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified
graphics card and supported 3D application list.
5.4.2
Installing SLI™ graphics cards
1.
Insert one graphics card into the PCIEX16_1 slot (blue) and the other into
the PCIEX16_2 slot (white). Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the
slots.
2.
Align and insert the SLI connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card.
Ensure that the connector is firmly in place.
3.
Connect auxiliary power source from the power supply to the two graphics
cards separately.
4.
Connect a VGA or a DVI-I cable to the graphics card/s.
We recommend that you install an additional chassis fan for better thermal
environment.
5-6
SLI™ Technology
®
certified.
SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology
®
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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