ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS Manuel D’Utilisation

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS

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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 Dual SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards 

that are NVIDIA

®

 certified.

• 

In Triple SLI mode, you should have three 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.