EVGA 122-M2-NF59-AX manual SLI Bridge for Nvidia SLI Supported VGA Cards

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SLI Bridge for NVIDIA SLI Supported VGA Cards

In order to activate the NVIDIA SLI technology (SLI version only), you have to install the included SLI Bridge for your NVIDIA SLI Supported VGA Cards before you can activate the advanced multi-GPU functions.

STEP 1 - Install your NVIDIA SLI Supported VGA Cards in the PCI-E x8 slots located on the left and right, leaving the center PCI-E slot vacant.

STEP 2 - Prepare to install the SLI Bridge with your NVIDIA SLI Supported VGA Cards

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Contents Page CPU Support Evga Nforce 590 SLI MotherboardTable of Contents Table of Contents Introduction of nForce 590 Motherboards Motherboard Features CPU Smart Fan CPU Socket AM2 SpecificationsLayout Diagram & Jumper Settings JUMPERS, CONNECTORS, HEADERS, and Sockets Cmos RAM Clear Setting Hardware Installation Hardware Installation StepsAbout AMD Athlon64 AM2 CPUs Install CPU GlossaryValid Memory Configurations Install MemoryFor Dual Channel Memory Assigning IRQs For Expansion Card Expansion Cards Procedure For Expansion Card InstallationFrom TOP to Bottom Interrupt Request Table For This MotherboardPCI-Express Slots IRQ Standard Interrupt AssignmentsSLI Bridge for Nvidia SLI Supported VGA Cards Page PIN ROW1 ROW2 Connectors and Headers Power Connector 24-pin block AtxpwrLAN Port connector UL1 ATX 12V Power Connector 8-pin block ATX12VPS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Connector KB CEN/LEF Blackness MIC PinkPin Floppy drive Connector 34-pin block FDDPrimary IDE Connector 40-pin block IDE1 Serial-ATA Port SATA1 / SATA2 / SATA3/ SATA4/ SATA5 /SATA Serial-ATA Port ConnectorsUSB Port Headers 9-pin USB1/USB2/USB3 Headers Line-Out/MIC Header for Front Panel 9-pin AudioAudio JW FP PwrledSpeak CD Audio-In Headers 4-pin Cdin FAN Headers 3-pin CPUFAN, SYSFAN1Supplemental SLI Power J2 Firewire Connectors 1394A~BBeep Meaning Starting Up Your ComputerStandard Cmos Features Bios Description Enter Bios SetupAdvanced Bios Features Advanced Chipset FeaturesSet Password Load DefaultsSave & Exit Setup Set User NameMemory Floppy Drive aHalt On Hard Disk Boot Priority Advanced Bios Features Removable Device PriorityNetwork Boot Priority Quick Power On Self TestLPC P2P P2P CPU Multiplier Frequency Settings Ref Clock HTTPCIe Bus, Slot SPP MCP Ref ClockCPU Drive Strength setting Memory Configuration Optimized for nForce MemCKE base power down mode CKE power down controlCommand Per Clock CMD Memory Timings Standard Memory Settings Timing modeAdvance Memory Settings tRRD Read delay from Rx FifoCKE drive strength Dram driver weak modeCS drive strength MA drive strengthRAID Config IDE Function SetupUSB Config MAC ConfigPower on Function Power-on by AlarmAcpi Suspend Type States SupportInit Display First Reset Configuration DataResources Controlled by IRQ ResourcesPassword Disabled Press any key to continue… Temperature ValuesSystem BoardNvidia Networking Guide Launching Nvidia Networking Save to Cmos and Exit Y/N?Quit Without Saving Y/N? Enabling FirstPacket Configuring FirstPacketConfiguring TCP/IP Acceleration MediaShield RAID Manager Configuring TeamingCreate RAID Arrays Setting Up a Custom Array Configuration OptionsCreating a Mirrored Array View RAID Arrays RAID configuration information appears, as shown in FigureDelete Array Wizard Delete RAID ArraysFree Disk Setting Up a Spare RAID DiskDedicated Disk Assigning a Free DiskStarting nTune Nvidia nTunrePerformance Category Adjust Motherboard SettingsAdjust GPU Settings Tune System Dynamic Bios AccessView System Information Adjust Custom RulesNvidia Monitor Perform Stability TestRAID Installation Driver InstallationPage Quick Debug Port Post Codes AppendixPage Page Page FCC Compliance Information COPYRIGHTS, TRADEMARKS, NoticesInformation to Keep Handy Before Calling Contacting Customer ServiceUseful Information