Nvidia, Sli technology, Important – MSI NF750-G55 User Manual

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Hardware Setup

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Hardware Setup

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NVIDIA

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SLI Technology

NVIDIA

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SLI (Scalable Lnk Interface) technology allows two GPUs to run n tandem

wthn a system to acheve up to twce the performance of a sngle graphcs card. To

utlze ths technology, the two GPU cards must be connected by an SLI Vdeo Lnk

card.

SLI Vdeo Lnk Card

If you ntend to use the SLI mode for better graphcs performance, please refer to the

followng nstructons.

Install two graphcs cards on PCI Express x16 slots. Wth two cards nstalled, an

SLI Vdeo Lnk Card s requred to connect the golden fingers on the top of these

two graphcs cards (refer to the pcture below). Please note that although you have

nstalled two graphcs cards, only the vdeo outputs on the first card wll work.

Hence, you only need to connect a montor to the first PCI Express card.

1.

SLI Vdeo Lnk Card

Important

The photos shown n ths secton are for demonstraton only. The appearance of your

manboard may vary dependng on the model you purchase.
If you ntend to nstall TWO x16 graphcs cards, make sure that these two graphcs

cards are of the same brand and specficatons.
Make sure that you connect an adequate power supply to the JPWR2 connector

(or to the power connector on the graphcs card) to ensure stable operaton of the

graphcs card.
If you ntend to nstall only ONE graphcs card, make sure that the graphcs card s

Installed on the first PCIE x16 (PCI_E2) slot.

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