Asus P9X79-E Computer Hardware User Manual


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ASUS P9X79-E WS
5-9
5.2 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.
5.2.1 Requirements
• In Dual SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are
NVIDIA
®
certied.
• In Triple SLI mode, you should have three identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are
NVIDIA
®
certied.
• 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.
• We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment.
• The NVIDIA Triple SLI technology is supported by Windows
®
Vista™ operating system
only.
• Visit the NVIDIA zone website at http://www.nzone.com for the latest certied graphics
card and supported 3D application list.
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