ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z User Manual

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Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support

The motherboard supports the NVIDIA

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 SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that 

allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the 

installation procedures in this section.

In SLI mode, you should have two 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 at www.nvidia.com.
Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power 

required by your system.

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We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment.

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Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics 

card and supported 3D application list.

The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard 

layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.

1.   Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards.
2. 

Insert the two 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.

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