MSI P6N Diamond User Guide - Page 38

MS-7320 Mainboard 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 cable. SLI Video Link cable 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. W ith two cards installed, an SLI Video Link cable 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 cable Important 1. Mainboard 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 for SLI mode, make sure that: a. these two graphics cards are of the same brand and specifications; b. these two cards are installed on both white PCIE x16 slots. 3. If you intend to install only ONE x16 graphics card, make sure that: a. the graphics card is Installed on one of the two white PCIE x16 slots; 4. Make sure that you connect an adequate power supply to the JPW1 connector (or to the power connection on the graphics card) to ensure stable operation of the graphics card. 2-24