2 installing two sli-ready graphics cards, Installing two sli-ready graphics cards -8, Chapter 5 – Asus Z87-WS User Manual

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Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support

Chapter 5

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.

Goldfingers

SLI bridge

1. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards.
2.

Insert the two graphics cards 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.

4.

Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge

connector up 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.

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