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ASUS Z87-WS
6-7
Chapter 5
6.2
NVIDIA
®
SLI™ technology
This motherboard supports the NVIDIA
®
SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology, which
allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) cards. Follow the installation
procedures in this section.
6.2.1
Requirements
•
In Dual SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are
NVIDIA
®
certified.
•
In Triple SLI mode, you should have three 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 (www.nvidia.com).
•
Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide 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
systems and later OS only.
•
Visit the NVIDIA zone website at http://www.nzone.com for the latest certified graphics
cards and supported 3D application list.