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Contents 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-20 4.3.5 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-21 4.3.6 TurboV EVO 4-22 4.4 RAID configurations 4-26 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-26 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-27 4.4.3 Setting the... Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 5.2.1 Requirements 5-5 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-5 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers 5-6 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA®...
Contents 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-20 4.3.5 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-21 4.3.6 TurboV EVO 4-22 4.4 RAID configurations 4-26 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-26 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-27 4.4.3 Setting the... Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 5.2.1 Requirements 5-5 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-5 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers 5-6 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA®...
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Maximus III GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394a Supports the Intel® Core™i7 and Intel® Core™i5 Processors in the LGA1156 package Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus...port at x8 ��m�o�de�) 1 x PCIe x4 slot 1 x PCI 2.2 slot Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® P55 Express Chipset built-in �i�ti�o�n�...
Maximus III GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394a Supports the Intel® Core™i7 and Intel® Core™i5 Processors in the LGA1156 package Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus...port at x8 ��m�o�de�) 1 x PCIe x4 slot 1 x PCI 2.2 slot Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® P55 Express Chipset built-in �i�ti�o�n�...
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...below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ROG Maximus III GENE Motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 3 x 2-in-1 Serial ATA signal cables 1 x ROG Connect cable 1 x SLI Cable User Manual Cable ties User Guide 1 x 2-in1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit ROG Support DVD ...your package with different models. Before you for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ROG Maximus III GENE 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line...
...below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ROG Maximus III GENE Motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 3 x 2-in-1 Serial ATA signal cables 1 x ROG Connect cable 1 x SLI Cable User Manual Cable ties User Guide 1 x 2-in1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit ROG Support DVD ...your package with different models. Before you for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ROG Maximus III GENE 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line...
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... Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield processors in the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. Green ASUS This motherboard and its ...Maximus III GENE, you can be able to support the latest 1156 socket Intel® Lynnfield processors. The board features SLI/CrossFireX on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. Intel® P55 Chipset The Intel® P55 Express Chipset is in competitions. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers...
... Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield processors in the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. Green ASUS This motherboard and its ...Maximus III GENE, you can be able to support the latest 1156 socket Intel® Lynnfield processors. The board features SLI/CrossFireX on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. Intel® P55 Chipset The Intel® P55 Express Chipset is in competitions. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers...
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ROG Maximus III GENE 2-25 See page 2-36 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 (red) and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 (red) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to the motherboard connector labeled ...CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™mode. • In single...
ROG Maximus III GENE 2-25 See page 2-36 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 (red) and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 (red) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to the motherboard connector labeled ...CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™mode. • In single...
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... thermal environment. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for reference only. ROG Maximus III GENE 5-5 Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the...
... thermal environment. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for reference only. ROG Maximus III GENE 5-5 Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the...
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... and select NVIDIA Control Panel. com). 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in place. 5. Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the graphics card. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from... Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods. Ensure that...
... and select NVIDIA Control Panel. com). 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in place. 5. Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the graphics card. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from... Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods. Ensure that...
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B5. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. When done, click Apply. 5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support B4.
B5. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. When done, click Apply. 5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support B4.
