Sli Installation; Software Installation; Setting Up Multiple Displays - EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Mode D'emploi

SLI Installation (optional)
On some EVGA graphics cards, it is possible to link multiple graphics cards together for improved performance,
this is called SLI. To install multiple cards in SLI, follow the below instructions, please note that in SLI setups both
cards must be the same model. For a video overview of setting up SLI, please visit www.evga.com/slivideo.
Also, you can view FAQ about SLI at http://www.evga.com/support/faq/?f=58605.
Install your first GeForce graphics card 2-way SLI: Install your second GeForce
into the Primary PCI Express x16 slot. graphics card in to the secondary PCI
Express x16 slot. Connect the two cards
together using the 2-way SLI bridge
connector that came with your SLI-ready
motherboard.
2-way SLI
For ALL SLI configurations, please consult your motherboards user manual for proper placement of cards in the given PCI Express slots.
Always install the cards in 8x or 16x slots, as SLI will not function in 4x, the specific slot information should be available in the motherboards
users manual.
The above SLI bridges are included with your SLI ready motherboard depending on the configurations it supports. In order for your
SLI setup to work properly, you will need to use the appropriate bridge based on the number of cards you are connecting.

Software Installation

When you boot up your computer for the first time after installing your new graphics card, Windows may detect a
new display device and attempt to install the drivers. If it gives you the option to cancel, please do so, otherwise
wait for Windows to complete the installation (a reboot may be necessary).
After this process has been completed, it is necessary to install the recommended drivers for your graphics card.
To begin, it is recommended to download the latest drivers from www.evga.com/support, alternatively, you can
install the drivers off the EVGA Installation DVD.
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3-way SLI: Install the third GeForce card into
the tertiary PCI Express slot on the
motherboard. Connect the GeForce
cards together using the 3-way SLI bridge
connector that came with your SLI-ready
motherboard.
3-way SLI 4-way SLI
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NOTE: If adding a secondary card to an existing PC, you may be required to REINSTALL the driver again.
Note: If the autorun driver installation menu does not appear, it can be launched manually by clicking on the
"Computer" or "My Computer" icon, and double clicking the icon for your DVD/CD drive. After that double click on
the "autorun.exe" file.
Once the autorun installation menu appears, select the "Install Video Drivers" button. This will start the driver
installation process.
Note: During installation, you may be prompted by the Microsoft WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) warning,
please select the "Continue" or "Install this driver software anyway" option, as it is safe to do so.

Setting up Multiple Displays

The NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to configure a multi-display environment, whether it is through multiple
computer monitors or by using a monitor in conjunction with an HDTV. The ability to use multiple displays within
Windows can simplify many everyday tasks by spreading out the Windows Desktop area, or make working with
an HDTV even easier by allowing you to watch a movie on one of the displays, while performing other tasks on the
other display. Multiple display configurations can be made in the "Set up Multiple Displays" subsection located
in the NVIDIA Control Panel. To access the NVIDIA control panel, simply right click on the desktop, and select
"NVIDIA Control Panel".
Single Mode
Select just one checkbox for the monitor you wish to use as your single display. This will disable the secondary
output and is the default setting if you only have one monitor connected to the graphics card.
Extended Mode
Select two or more checkboxes to enable more than one monitor. Once checked, right click on the monitors in the
section below to set the desired mode. Extended desktop mode can independently control resolution and refresh
rate settings for each display.
Duplicate Displays
Select two or more checkboxes to enable more than one monitor. Once checked, right click on the monitors in the
section below to set them to duplicate display mode, and select the primary monitor. Duplicate displays require
identical resolutions between both displays.
Enabling SLI (optional)
If you installed multiple cards in SLI mode, you will need to enable SLI to get the maximum performance from your
system. To enable SLI, visit the NVIDIA control panel by right clicking on the desktop, and select "NVIDIA Control
Panel." Next, select "Set SLI and PhysX configuration." Finally, select "Maximize 3D Performance" and select
apply. To see a video overview of the SLI installation procedure, please visit www.evga.com/slivideo.
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