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Old 02-16-2009   #1 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate x32
 
 

Vista Ultimate and the GTX260 SLI

My system is a home built with a
Quad Core 9950 125watt CPU
ASUS m3n HT Deluxe MoBo
4gig GSkill Ram
2 GTX260's

I do not have the option to enable the SLI in the nVidia control panel.
It is just not there.

How do I download, fix, or install the ability to SLI my 2 GTX260's??

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Old 02-16-2009   #2 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate x64 SP1
 
 

Re: Vista Ultimate and the GTX260 SLI

Do you have a hardware bridge?
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Old 02-16-2009   #3 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate x32
 
 

Re: Vista Ultimate and the GTX260 SLI

Yes I do. It is a gold colored ribbon cable and I ensured that the number 1 pin on the video card was matched to the number 1 pin on the ribbon cable. the cable was attached to the set of fingers closest to the DVI ports for the monitors.
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Old 02-16-2009   #4 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate x32
 
 

Re: Vista Ultimate and the GTX260 SLI

I also have a 1000 watt modular power supply made by Ultra.
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Old 02-16-2009   #5 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate x64 SP1
 
 

Re: Vista Ultimate and the GTX260 SLI

Hmmm... I don't have much SLI experience myself so I am now stumped.

What driver version are you using?
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Old 02-16-2009   #6 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate x32
 
 

Re: Vista Ultimate and the GTX260 SLI

Version?? I think it is 181.22. Does that sound correct?
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Old 02-17-2009   #7 (permalink)


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Re: Vista Ultimate and the GTX260 SLI

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by Mordecai View Post
Version?? I think it is 181.22. Does that sound correct?
yes it does m8, i got a guide i downloaded a while back, its a bit old, for windows xp, but its still applicable here, ive attached it to this message.
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File Type: pdf SLI_How-To-Build.pdf (309.2 KB, 49 views)
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Old 02-17-2009   #8 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate x32
 
 

Re: Vista Ultimate and the GTX260 SLI

Thank you. I just opened it and am reading it carefully.
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Old 02-20-2009   #9 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate x32
 
 

Re: Vista Ultimate and the GTX260 SLI

OK guys, I got it working. After 2.5 hours with EVGA tech support they tell me that the card is not fully functional. so I return the card to TigerDirect and get a new card. after loading the newest drivers then enabling the nVidia SLI features it seems that all is wonderful in SLI land!
Thanks to all who offered help.
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Old 02-20-2009   #10 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: Vista Ultimate and the GTX260 SLI

ehh... tigerdirect I don't trust! Next time order from newegg.com or amazon.

Glad you got it fixed. SLI 260's are great, I love mine. Update your current drivers also to the newest 182.06
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