Asus Z87C, Z87WS, Z87-WS, 90SB0390M0AAY0 manual Nvidia SLI technology, Requirements

6.2NVIDIA® SLI™ technology

This motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology, which allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section.

6.2.1Requirements

•In Dual SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified.

•In Triple SLI mode, you should have three identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified.

•Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com).

•Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide the minimum power required by your system.

•We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment.

•The NVIDIA Triple SLI technology is supported by Windows® Vista™ operating systems and later OS only.

•Visit the NVIDIA zone website at http://www.nzone.com for the latest certified graphics cards and supported 3D application list.

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