Asus P9X79 WS Computer Hardware User Manual


 
5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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.
Goldngers
SLI bridge
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.
4. Align and rmly insert the SLI bridge
connector to the goldngers on
each graphics card. Ensure that the
connector is rmly 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.