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Chapter 7
Configuring Key ForceWare Graphics Driver Features
Using NVIDIA SLI Technology
NVIDIA SLI technology lets you install and benefit from two PCI Express (PCI-E)
graphics cards in a single computer. Just as dual processors or dual core CPUs
improve computer performance, SLI allows dual GPUs to significantly accelerate
graphics performance.
The SLI connector offers dual GPU performance on a single display by leveraging
the capabilities of two NVIDIA GPUs.
For NVIDIA nForce4 SLI media and communication processors (MCPs), there is
additional logic in the silicon to improve performance.
For further information see
Note:
Go to
www.slizone.com
for an up-to-date list of compatible hardware and
software, and installation information.
Hardware Requirements
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•
“Examples of GeForce-based Graphics Cards Supporting SLI” on page 156
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Motherboard
Your computer’s motherboard must be PCI Express-based with two available and
adjacent PCI Express expansion slots. Both slots must be x16 mechanical with the
following allowed electrical slots:
• x16 + x16
• x16 + x8
• x16 + x4
Note:
For the latest updates on SLI-Certified motherboards, see
www.slizone.com/
content/slizone/build.htm.
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