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...FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-12 4.3.7 Probe II 4-13 4.3.8 BT GO 4-14 4.3.9 USB 3.0 Boost 4-15 4.3.10 ASUS SSD Caching 4-16 4.3.11 ASUS Update 4-17 4.3.11 MyLogo2 4-18 4.3.12 Audio configurations 4-20 4.4 RAID configurations 4-21 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-21 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA... the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-4 5.2.1 Requirements 5-4 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-4 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers 5-5 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA®...
...FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-12 4.3.7 Probe II 4-13 4.3.8 BT GO 4-14 4.3.9 USB 3.0 Boost 4-15 4.3.10 ASUS SSD Caching 4-16 4.3.11 ASUS Update 4-17 4.3.11 MyLogo2 4-18 4.3.12 Audio configurations 4-20 4.4 RAID configurations 4-21 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-21 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA... the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-4 5.2.1 Requirements 5-4 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-4 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers 5-5 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA®...
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...• Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change.... • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software ...
...• Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change.... • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software ...
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...motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS 3-way SLI™ bridge connector • If any of the above are for reference only. Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS P9X79 PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0... Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of new features and ...
...motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ASUS 3-way SLI™ bridge connector • If any of the above are for reference only. Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS P9X79 PRO motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0... Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of new features and ...
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... to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at speeds up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. The P9X79 PRO affords greater convenience to four current graphics cards. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 Processor...accommodate the power of current bus systems. 3-Way SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support Both SLI and CrossfireX architectures work , heavy duty multimedia or dedicated gaming, more than USB 2.0. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for professional graphics ...
... to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at speeds up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. The P9X79 PRO affords greater convenience to four current graphics cards. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 Processor...accommodate the power of current bus systems. 3-Way SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support Both SLI and CrossfireX architectures work , heavy duty multimedia or dedicated gaming, more than USB 2.0. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for professional graphics ...
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...shared - - - - PCIE x16_3 shared - - - - ASM 1042 USB3.0 #1 - - shared - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - shared - - ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-15 shared - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - G H - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - IRQ assignments for details. Refer to page 2-31 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • In 3-way SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1, PCIe 3.0 x16_2 and PCIe 3.0 x16_4...
...shared - - - - PCIE x16_3 shared - - - - ASM 1042 USB3.0 #1 - - shared - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - shared - - ASUS P9X79 PRO 2-15 shared - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - G H - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - IRQ assignments for details. Refer to page 2-31 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • In 3-way SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1, PCIe 3.0 x16_2 and PCIe 3.0 x16_4...
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... may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest... certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards The following pictures are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA...
... may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest... certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards The following pictures are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA...
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...Vista™ operating system. ASUS P9X79 PRO 5-5 Chapter 5 4. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.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.... the power supply to the goldfingers on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. SLI bridge Goldfingers 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your graphics card package to the graphics card. Connect...
...Vista™ operating system. ASUS P9X79 PRO 5-5 Chapter 5 4. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.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.... the power supply to the goldfingers on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. SLI bridge Goldfingers 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your graphics card package to the graphics card. Connect...
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When done, click Apply. B4. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. Chapter 5 B5. ASUS P9X79 PRO 5-7
When done, click Apply. B4. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. Chapter 5 B5. ASUS P9X79 PRO 5-7