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Installing Linked PCI Express Graphics Cards, PCI Express x16 Graphics Card

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Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide To install two linked PCI Express graphics cards: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 31. 2. Install the first card in the PCI Express x16 connector as described in "Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card" on page 45. 3. Place the second card in the PCI Express x8 connector (Figure 25, 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 25, B). 5. Connect the two cards together with the SLI bridge (Figure 25, C) as shown. 6. Connect the monitor cable to the graphics card according to the manufacturer's instructions. Figure 25. 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. 48

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Intel Desktop Board DP55KG Product Guide
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To install two linked PCI Express graphics cards:
1.
Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 31.
2.
Install the first card in the PCI Express x16 connector as described in “Installing a
PCI Express x16 Graphics Card” on page 45.
3.
Place the second card in the PCI Express x8 connector (Figure 25, 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 25, B).
5.
Connect the two cards together with the SLI bridge (Figure 25, C) as shown.
6.
Connect the monitor cable to the graphics card according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Figure 25.
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.