Asus Pro WS X299 SAGE II User Manual

ASUS Pro WS X299 SAGE II
5-7
Chapter 5
5.2 NVIDIA
®
SLI
®
technology
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.
5.2.1 Requirements
• In SLI
®
mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA
®
certied.
• 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.
• We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal
environment.
• Visit the NVIDIA
®
zone website at http://www.nzone.com for the latest certied
graphics card and supported 3D application list.
5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards
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.
To install two SLI-ready graphics cards:
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.

Asus Pro WS X299 SAGE II Specifications

General

Brand	Asus
Model	Pro WS X299 SAGE II
Category	Motherboard
Language	English