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4.After all of the hardware and software has been properly installed, reboot the system. After entering the operating system (OS), right click on the desktop and choose the “NVIDIA Control Panel”.

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5.Enter the NVIDIA Control Panel. Choose the “Maximize 3D Performance” setting to enable SLI mode. The configuration screen is shown below. Depending on your operating system, the screen may look different.

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Important

Please ensure that all graphics cards used in SLI mode are of the same brand and specifications. For best compatibility with the mainboard, MSI graphics cards are recommended.

Make sure to connect an adequate power supply to the power connectors on the graphics cards to ensure stable operation.

If you wish to remove one graphics card and quit the SLI function, make sure the “Maximize 3D Performance” function is disabled before removing the graphics card.

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Contents MS-7752 v1.x Mainboard Z77A-G45/ Z75A-G45 seriesCopyright Notice Preface FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Bsmi EMI 聲明 Weee Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement Español Türkçe Contents Appendix a Realtek Audio Getting Started Optional Accessories Packing ContentsChapter Assembly PrecautionsProcessor Support Mainboard SpecificationsForm Factor Connectors Quick Guide JUSB4 Connectors Reference GuideLAN Back Panel Quick GuideLAN Introduction to the LGA 1155 CPU CPU Central Processing UnitCPU & Cooler Installation Page Mainboard Hook Mounting Screw Holes Power Supply JPWR1 ATX 24-pin Power ConnectorJPWR2 ATX 8-pin Power Connector Memory Dual -Channel mode Population RuleInstalling Memory Modules PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Slot Expansion SlotsVideo/ Graphics Cards Single Video Card InstallationAMD CrossFire Multi -GPU Technology Chapter Nvidia SLI Technology Choose this item SATA1~6 Sata Connector Internal ConnectorsCPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4 Fan Power Connectors JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel ConnectorsJUSB4 USB 3.0 Expansion Connector JUSB1~3 USB 2.0 Expansion ConnectorsJTPM1 TPM Module connector JCI1 Chassis Intrusion ConnectorJDLED3 Voice Genie Connector optional JTURBO1 MultiConnect Panel Connector optionalJCOM1 Serial Port Connector FV1 Voltage Checkpoints Connector optional JBAT1 Clear Cmos Jumper JumpersCpuphase LEDs LED Status IndicatorsBios Setup Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu EnteringOverview Boot device priority bar Operation Sub-MenuGeneral Help System Status SettingsPcie GEN3 AdvancedPEG Occurred Save & Exit BootBios Setup Eist Page Chapter Page MEMORY-Z Page ECO Browser Installing WinkiUtilities Page Updating the Bios with Live Update Security Chapter Page Realtek Audio Installation for Windows Installing the Realtek HD Audio DriverSoftware panel overview Software ConfigurationAuto popup dialog Ix a Append Hardware Default SettingBackpanel audio jacks to 8-channel speakers diagram Intel RAID Introduction Ix B Append Using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROMXXX.X GB RAID array by using the upper arrow XXXX-XXXXXXXX Press Y key to accept the volume deletion XXXX-XXXXXXXX Recovery Volume Options Installing Driver Ix B Append Main Menu Degraded RAID ArrayIx B Append System Acceleration optional Ix B Append Disk Port RST Synchronization optional