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D. Installing the OC Brace

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C-2. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Browse to the Configure SLI, Surround, Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled. D. Installing the OC Brace (Note 4) OC Brace allows extreme overclockers and system testers to safely install up to four graphics cards in an open case or test bed without risking PCIe slot damage or preventing cards not showing up in the OS due to poor contact with PCIe slot. Refer to the following installation instructions: Step 1: Step 2: As shown, align the screw holes in the OC Brace and Fasten the two included thumb screws (starting from back plate with the screw holes near the PCIe slots on the screw hole near the back panel audio connectors). the motherboard. Step 3: After installing the graphics cards, use the included thumb screws to secure the metal brackets of the graphics cards to the OC Brace. (Note 1) The 4-Way SLI configuration is not supported when an i7-5820K CPU is installed. (Note 2) The bridge connector(s) may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards. (Note 3) When two or more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that you connect the power cable from the power supply to the OC_PEG connector to ensure system stability. (Note 4) The components received may vary in appearance from the products illustrated. Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. Hardware Installation - 20 -

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Hardware Installation
D. Installing the OC Brace
(Note 4)
OC Brace allows extreme overclockers and system testers to safely install up to four graphics cards in an open
case or test bed without risking PCIe slot damage or preventing cards not showing up in the OS due to poor
contact with PCIe slot. Refer to the following installation instructions:
Step 1:
As shown, align the screw holes in the OC Brace and
back plate with the screw holes near the PCIe slots on
the motherboard.
Step 2:
Fasten the two included thumb screws (starting from
the screw hole near the back panel audio connectors).
Step 3:
After installing the graphics cards, use the included
thumb screws to secure the metal brackets of the
graphics cards to the OC Brace.
Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards and
driver version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about
enabling CrossFire/SLI technology.
(Note 1) The 4-Way SLI configuration is not supported when an i7-5820K CPU is installed.
(Note 2) The bridge connector(s) may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards.
(Note 3) When two or more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that you connect the power cable
from the power supply to the OC_PEG connector to ensure system stability.
(Note 4) The components received may vary in appearance from the products illustrated.
C-2. To Enable SLI Function
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to
the
NVIDIA Control Panel
. Browse to the
Configure SLI, Surround,
Physx
screen and ensure
Maximize 3D performance
is enabled.