Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z - Manual (Page 180)

6-6 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support
Chapter 6
6.2 NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology
The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that
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.
• 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.
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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