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ASUS P6X58D-E

5-7

Chapter 5

5.2.2

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 2 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.

Goldfingers

SLI bridge

4.

Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge

connector to the goldfingers on each

graphics card. Ensure that the connector

is firmly in place.

5. Connect two independent auxiliary power

sources from the power supply to the two

graphics cards separately.

6.

Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the

graphics card.