Asus Z87-WS - Manual (Page 173)

ASUS Z87-WS 6-7
Chapter 5
6.2 NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology
This motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology, which
allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) cards. Follow the installation
procedures in this section.
6.2.1 Requirements
• 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 the minimum power required by
your system.
• We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment.
• The NVIDIA Triple SLI technology is supported by Windows ® Vista™ operating
systems and later OS only.
• Visit the NVIDIA zone website at http://www.nzone.com for the latest certified graphics
cards and supported 3D application list.