Deo/ GraphCs Cards - MSI Z77A-GD65 GAMING series User Manual

Vdeo/ Graphcs Cards
If avalable, ths motherboard takes advantage of the CPU's ntegrate graphcs processor,
but dscrete vdeo cards can be nstalled by way of the motherboard's expanson slots.
Addng on one or more dscrete vdeo cards wll sgnficantly boost the system's graphcs
performance. For best compatblty, MSI graphcs cards are recommended.
Sngle Vdeo Card Installaton
1. Determne what type of expanson slot(s) the vdeo card wll use. Locate the
expanson slot(s) on the motherboard. Remove any protectve expanson slot
covers from the computer case.
2. Lne up the vdeo card on top of the expanson slot(s) wth the dsplay ports facng
out of the computer case. For a sngle vdeo card nstallaton, usng the PCI_E2 slot
s recommended.
3. Push the vdeo card nto ts expanson slot(s). Dependng on the expanson slot(s)
used, there should be clp(s) on the expanson slot(s) that wll lock n place.
4. If needed, screw the edge of the graphcs card to the computer case. Some vdeo
cards mght requre a power cable drectly from the power supply.
5. Please consult your vdeo card's manual for further nstructons regardng drver
nstallaton or other specal settngs.
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