Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 19.32
illustrates the installation of a second two-slot PCIe x16 video card for SLI
use.
5.
Useeitherthescrewyouremovedduringremovaloftheoldcardorthescrewusedin
step 1 to fasten the card into place.
6.
If you are installing two or more cards in an SLI or CrossFire X configuration, repeat
steps 1-5 for the additional card(s).
7.
If the SLI or CrossFire X configuration requires you to attach a bridge between the
cards, attach the bridge.
8.
Attachthevideocablefromthemonitortotheproperconnectorattherearofthemon-
itor. If the card uses a DVI-I, HDMI, or DisplayPort connector and the monitor uses
the standard 15-pin VGA connector, use an appropriate adapter (might be provided
with the video card or available separately from stores that stock computer parts). If
you're building a dual-display system, be sure to plug in your primary and secondary
displays to the appropriate connectors.
