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Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards, Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to

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Chapter 6 4. Align and firmly insert the 3-way SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. 3-way SLI bridge 5. Connect three independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 6.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards To install four SLI-ready graphics cards: 1. Prepare four SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the four graphics cards into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. 4. Align and firmly insert the 4-way SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. 5. Connect four independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the four graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 4-way SLI bridge Z170-WS 6-9

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Z170-WS
6-9
Chapter 6
4.
Align and firmly insert the 3-way SLI
bridge connector to the goldfingers on
each graphics card. Ensure that the
connector is firmly in place.
5.
Connect three independent auxiliary
power sources from the power supply
to the three graphics cards separately.
6.
Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the
graphics card.
3-way SLI bridge
6.2.4
Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards
To install four SLI-ready graphics cards:
1.
Prepare four SLI-ready graphics cards.
2.
Insert the four graphics cards into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more
than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the
PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation.
3.
Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.
4.
Align and firmly insert the 4-way SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each
graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place.
5.
Connect four independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the four
graphics cards separately.
6.
Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card.
4-way SLI bridge