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D. Installing the OC Brace
(Note 4)
OC Brace allows extreme overclockers and system testers to safely install up to four graphics cards in an open
case or test bed without risking PCIe slot damage or preventing cards not showing up in the OS due to poor
contact with PCIe slot. Refer to the following installation instructions:
Step 1:
As shown, align the screw holes in the OC Brace and
back plate with the screw holes near the PCIe slots on
the motherboard.
Step 2:
Fastenthetwoincludedthumbscrews(startingfrom
thescrewholenearthebackpanelaudioconnectors).
Step 3:
After installing the graphics cards, use the included
thumb screws to secure the metal brackets of the
graphics cards to the OC Brace.
Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards and
driver version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about
enabling CrossFire/SLI technology.
(Note1) The4-WaySLIcongurationisnotsupportedwhenani7-5820KCPUisinstalled.
(Note2) Thebridgeconnector(s)maybeneededornotdependingonyourgraphicscards.
(Note3) Whentwoormoregraphicscardsareinstalled,werecommendthatyouconnectthepowercable
from the power supply to the OC_PEG connector to ensure system stability.
(Note4) Thecomponentsreceivedmayvaryinappearancefromtheproductsillustrated.
C-2. To Enable SLI Function
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to
the NVIDIA Control Panel. Browse to the CongureSLI,Surround,
Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled.