ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/THUNDERBOLT User Manual

ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT

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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.

• 

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 (www.nvidia.com).

• 

Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power 

required by your system.

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 2 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.

• 

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

• 

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

card and supported 3D application list.