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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 v2.x Mainboard Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt seriesRevision History Preface CE Conformity Korea Warning Statements Battery Information Weee Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement Español Türkçe Contents Appendix a Realtek Audio Page Getting Started Optional Accessories Packing ContentsChapter Assembly PrecautionsProcessor Support Mainboard SpecificationsForm Factor Connectors Quick Guide Contents Reference Guide LAN VGA Back Panel Quick GuideLAN Introduction to the LGA 1155 CPU CPU Central Processing UnitCPU & Cooler Installation Page Mainboard Hook Mounting Screw Holes JPWR2 ATX 8-pin Power Connector Power SupplyJPWR1 ATX 24-pin Power Connector Memory Dual -Channel mode Population RuleInstalling Memory Modules PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Slot Expansion SlotsVideo/ Graphics Cards Single Video Card Installation AMD CrossFire Multi -GPU Technology Chapter Nvidia SLI Technology Choose this item SATA1~6 Sata Connector Internal ConnectorsCPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4 Fan Power Connectors JFP1, JFP2 Front Panel Connectors JAUD1 Front Panel Audio Connector JUSB1~3 USB 2.0 Expansion ConnectorsJCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JUSB4 USB 3.0 Expansion ConnectorJDLED3 Voice Genie Connector optional JTPM1 TPM Module connectorJCOM1 Serial Port Connector JTURBO1 MultiConnect Panel Connector optionalFV1 Voltage Checkpoints Connector optional JBAT1 Clear Cmos Jumper JumpersCpuphase LEDs LED Status IndicatorsDrivers and Utilities Total InstallerBios Setup Overview Press DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot MenuEntering Boot device priority bar General Help OperationSub-Menu Advanced System StatusPcie GEN3 Installed Page Occurred Save & Exit BootMS-7752 Eist Chapter Page Chapter MEMORY-Z Chapter ECO Browser Installing WinkiUtilities Chapter Updating the Bios with Live Update Security Page Realtek Audio Software panel overview Software ConfigurationAuto popup dialog Ix a AppendHardware Default Setting MS-7752 Backpanel audio jacks to 6-channel speakers diagram Page 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 optionalInstall Windows XP Notes Installing Windows XP with IDE Mode Creating a Intel Ahci Driver Disc Installing Windows XP with Ahci ModeInstalling the Windows XP Operating System