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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”.

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.

Chapter 1

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Please ensure that all graphics cards used in SLI mode are of the same brand and specifications. For best compatibility with the motherboard, 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 G52-78451X1 PrefacePreface Smartphone Application Technical Support Safety Instructions CE Conformity Korea Warning Statements Battery Information Weee Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement Español Türkçe Contents Quick Installation Appendix a Realtek Audio Page Chapter Optional Accessories Packing ContentsAssembly Precautions CPU Motherboard SpecificationsBios Nvidia SLI Connectors Quick Guide Connectors Reference Guide Back Panel Quick Guide LED Introduction to the LGA 1150 CPU CPU Central Processing UnitVideo Demonstration CPU & Heatsink InstallationChapter Chapter Memory Dual -Channel mode Population RuleMounting Screw Holes JPWR1~2 ATX Power Connectors Power SupplyPCIE1~7 PCIe Expansion 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 ConnectorsCPUFAN1~2,SYSFAN1~3 Fan Power Connectors JFP1, JFP2 System Panel Connectors JUSB1~3 USB 2.0 Expansion Connector JCI1 Chassis Intrusion Connector JUSB4 USB 3.0 Expansion ConnectorJCOM1 Serial Port Connector JTPM1 TPM Module ConnectorMSATA1 mSATA Slot JAUD1 Front Panel Audio ConnectorVoltage Checkpoints FV1 V-Check ConnectorsOC1 OC Genie Button ButtonsRESET1 Reset Button POWER1 Power ButtonFASTB1 GO2BIOS Button JBAT1 Clear Cmos Jumper JumpersMulti Bios Switch Multi -BIOS Switch SwitchOCSWITCH1 OC Genie Mode Switch Bios LEDs LED Status IndicatorsOC Switch LEDs Debug Code LED Table Drivers and Utilities Total InstallerPage Quick Installation CPU Installation Quick Installation Memory Installation Motherboard Installation Chapter Power Connectors Installation Chapter Sata HDD Installation MSATA SSD Installation JFP1 Connecotr Installation Front Panel Connector InstallationFront Panel Audio Connector Installation USB2.0 Connector Installation Peripheral Connector InstallationUSB3.0 Connector Installation Graphics Card Installation Chapter Bios Setup Entering Bios Setup Entering SetupPress DEL key to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu Overview Bar Operation System Status SettingsAdvanced Enables the Ipv6 PXE boot support IGD Partition size must be larger then the amount of memory Regulation Disabled Disables MSI Fast Boot Boot settings Security BootSave & Exit This setting will be configured automatically by Bios LC PLL Profile UnLink Protection Over-current protection MEMORY-Z Can function as multiple systems virtually Then C0 Flash OC Profile Hardware Monitor Chapter Appendix a Software panel overview Software ConfigurationAuto popup dialog Hardware Default Setting Backpanel audio jacks to 6-channel speakers diagram Page Appendix B Introduction Appendix BUsing Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM XXX.X GB Appendix B XXXX-XXXXXXXX Press Y key to accept the volume deletion XXXX-XXXXXXXX Recovery Volume Options Main Menu Degraded RAID ArrayAppendix B System Acceleration optional Appendix B Disk Port RST Synchronization optional