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5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In Dual SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • In Triple SLI mode, you should have three identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • The NVIDIA Triple SLI technology is supported by Windows® Vista™ operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website at http://www.nzone.com for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ASUS P9X79-E WS 5-9

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ASUS P9X79-E WS
5-9
5.2
NVIDIA
®
SLI™ technology
The motherboard supports the NVIDIA
®
SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that
allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the
installation procedures in this section.
5.2.1
Requirements
•
In Dual SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are
NVIDIA
®
certified.
•
In Triple SLI mode, you should have three identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are
NVIDIA
®
certified.
•
Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download
the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com).
•
Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power
required by your system.
•
We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment.
•
The NVIDIA Triple SLI technology is supported by Windows
®
Vista™ operating system
only.
•
Visit the NVIDIA zone website at http://www.nzone.com for the latest certified graphics
card and supported 3D application list.