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.......... 4-35 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-36 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two 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 5-4 5.2.1 Requirements 5-4 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready...
.......... 4-35 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-36 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two 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 5-4 5.2.1 Requirements 5-4 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready...
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... or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to assure compliance with Canadian ICES-003. ... This device complies with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
... or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to assure compliance with Canadian ICES-003. ... This device complies with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
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...information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. These documents are ...following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer....
...information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. These documents are ...following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer....
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...also expands the modulation spectrum for other key components such as graphics cards, LAN and USB 3.0. E.S.P. dramatically improves system efficiency and reduces heat generation. Larger area for each one individually. With ASUS DIGI+ VRM, users can easily adjust power phase performance,...Ultimate COOL!" It consists of a New Digital Power Design Era The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to enhance longer component lifespan and ensure minimal powerloss. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-3 Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance....
...also expands the modulation spectrum for other key components such as graphics cards, LAN and USB 3.0. E.S.P. dramatically improves system efficiency and reduces heat generation. Larger area for each one individually. With ASUS DIGI+ VRM, users can easily adjust power phase performance,...Ultimate COOL!" It consists of a New Digital Power Design Era The new ASUS DIGI+ VRM design upgrades motherboard power delivery to enhance longer component lifespan and ensure minimal powerloss. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 1-3 Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance....
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...PCIe 2.0x16_3 PCIe 2.0x16_4 x16 Single VGA/PCIe card (Recommend N/A N/A N/A for single VGA) Dual VGA/PCIe card x16 N/A x16 N/A 3-way SLI x16 N/A x8 x8 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (beige) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™... performance. • In 3-way SLI mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1/PCIe 2.0 x16_3/PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slots for PCI Express x16 graphic cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. •...
...PCIe 2.0x16_3 PCIe 2.0x16_4 x16 Single VGA/PCIe card (Recommend N/A N/A N/A for single VGA) Dual VGA/PCIe card x16 N/A x16 N/A 3-way SLI x16 N/A x8 x8 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (beige) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™... performance. • In 3-way SLI mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1/PCIe 2.0 x16_3/PCIe 2.0 x16_4 slots for PCI Express x16 graphic cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. •...
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Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-29
Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 2-29
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... motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are ATI® certified. • Ensure that you install additional chassis fans for better ...65533;ta��il�s�. • We recommend that your system. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 5-1 Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you...
... motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are ATI® certified. • Ensure that you install additional chassis fans for better ...65533;ta��il�s�. • We recommend that your system. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 5-1 Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you...
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... sources from the power supply to Chapter 2 in place. goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. Ensure that the connector is firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended...CrossFireX bridge (bundled with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Chapter...
... sources from the power supply to Chapter 2 in place. goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. Ensure that the connector is firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended...CrossFireX bridge (bundled with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Chapter...
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... select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. Click Go to continue to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 5-3 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. Click Apply, and then click OK to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. Ensure that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. You can also right-click the ATI icon...
... select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. Click Go to continue to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 5-3 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. Click Apply, and then click OK to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. Ensure that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. You can also right-click the ATI icon...
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... We recommend that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. If your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that ... 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 for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Follow the installation procedures in this user manual for the locations of...
... We recommend that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. If your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that ... 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 for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Follow the installation procedures in this user manual for the locations of...
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... the SLI bridge connector to the graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. Download the latest driver from the power supply to install the device drivers. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 5-5 Chapter 5 4. Connect a VGA... 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. Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel You can launch the NVIDIA ...
... the SLI bridge connector to the graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. Download the latest driver from the power supply to install the device drivers. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 5-5 Chapter 5 4. Connect a VGA... 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. Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel You can launch the NVIDIA ...