ASUS P9X79LE User Manual

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ASUS P9X79 LE
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Chapter 5
4. 
Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics 
card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place.
5.   Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two 
graphics cards separately.
6. 
Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the 
graphics card.
5.2.3 
Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards
1.   Prepare three SLI-ready graphics cards.
2. 
Insert the three graphics card 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 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.
Goldfingers
SLI bridge
3-Way SLI bridge