ASROCK X299 GAMING i9, User Manual

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2.11.2 Installing Three SLI
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards
Step 1
For CPU with 44 PCIe lanes:
Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot,
another graphics card to PCIE5 slot, and
the other graphics card to PCIE7 slot.
Make sure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.
For CPU with 28 PCIe lanes:
Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot,
another graphics card to PCIE3 slot, and
the other graphics card to PCIE5 slot.
Make sure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.
Step 2
Connect the auxiliary power source to the
PCI Express graphics card. Please make
sure that both power connectors on the
PCI Express graphics card are connected.
Repeat this step on the three graphics
cards.
Step 3
For CPU with 44 PCIe lanes:
Align and insert the ASRock 3-Way SLI-
3S1S Bridge Card to the goldfingers on
each graphics card. Make sure the ASRock
3-Way SLI-3S1S Bridge Card is firmly in
place.