Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

3.Place the second card in the secondary PCI Express x16 connector (Figure 18, A) and press down on the card until it is completely seated in the connector and the card retention notch on the card snaps into place around the retention mechanism pin on the connector.

4.Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw (Figure 18, B).

5.Connect the two cards together with the SLI bridge (Figure 18, C) as shown.

6.Connect the monitor cable to the graphics card according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Figure 18. Installing Linked PCI Express Graphics Cards

For more complete installation and configuration information refer to the documentation supplied by the graphics card manufacturer or visit their website.

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