MSI X79A-GD45 Plus series User Manual

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Vdeo/ Graphcs Cards
If avalable, ths manboard takes advantage of the CPU’s ntegrate graphcs processor,
but dscrete vdeo cards can be nstalled by way of the manboard’s expanson slots.
Addng on one or more dscrete vdeo cards wll sgn󰘰cantly boost the system’s graphcs
performance. For best compatblty, MSI graphcs cards are recommended.
Sngle Vdeo Card Installaton
Determne what type of expanson slot(s) the vdeo card wll use. Locate the
expanson slot(s) on the manboard. Remove any protectve expanson slot covers
from the computer case.
Lne up the vdeo card on top of the expanson slot(s) wth the dsplay ports facng
out of the computer case. For a sngle vdeo card nstallaton, usng the PCI_E1 slot
s recommended.
Push the vdeo card nto ts expanson slot(s). Dependng on the expanson slot(s)
used, there should be clp(s) on the expanson slot(s) that wll lock n place.
If needed, screw the edge of the graphcs card to the computer case. Some vdeo
cards mght requre a power cable drectly from the power supply.
Please consult your vdeo card’s manual for further nstructons regardng drver
nstallaton or other specal settngs.
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MSI X79A-GD45 Plus series Specifications

General

Brand	MSI
Model	X79A-GD45 Plus series
Category	Motherboard
Language	English