Figure 2. shows two SLI-capable graphics boards installed in PCI Express expansion slots with the SLI bridge connector and auxiliary power connector cables installed. From a hardware perspective this system is ready for SLI driver installation and configuration.
Figure 2.
Now that we have reviewed SLI system requirements let’s proceed with the hardware installation by performing the following steps in the order given. Obtain the SLI-capable display driver (on the Quadro Utilities CD included with your NVIDIA Quadro graphics board or on the FTP site). You may also visit www.pny.com or www.nvidia.com to download the latest SLI-capable driver.
*Before removing current graphics boards and installing two NVIDIA Quadro FX boards, please uninstall any current drivers and save the SLI drivers provided on your Windows desktop. When removing current NVIDIA drivers (using Start/Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs) please make sure to ONLY REMOVE NVIDIA DISPLAY DRIVER (In the “Remove NVIDIA Components” window, select “Remove only the following” and then select “NVIDIA Display Driver”). You can erase all saved nView profiles as well when asked in the next window that appears.
1. Power off the system and remove the power cord from the power supply.
