Nvidia MS-7374 manual NV SLI Technology, 2-21, SLI Video Link Card, Hardware Setup

Hardware Setup

NV SLI Technology

NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) technology allows two GPUs to run in tandem within a system to achieve up to twice the performance of a single graphics card. To utilize this technology, the two GPU cards must be connected by an SLI Video Link card.

SLI Video Link Card

If you intend to use the SLI mode for better graphics performance, please refer to the following instructions.

1.Install two graphics cards on PCI Express x16 slots. With two cards installed, an SLI Video Link Card is required to connect the golden fingers on the top of these two graphics cards (refer to the picture below). Please note that although you have installed two graphics cards, only the video outputs on the first card will work. Hence, you only need to connect a monitor to the first PCI Express card.

SLI Video Link Card

Important

1.The photos shown in this section are for demonstration only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the model you purchase.

2.If you intend to install TWO x16 graphics cards, make sure that these two graphics cards are of the same brand and specifications.

3.Make sure that you connect an adequate power supply to the JPW2 connec-

tor (or to the power connector on the graphics card) to ensure stable opera- tion of the graphics card.

4. If you intend to install only ONE graphics card, make sure that the graphics card is Installed on the mazarine PCIE x16 (PCI_E1) slot.

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