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...™ 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 graphics cards 5-4 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers 5-5 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA®...
...™ 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 graphics cards 5-4 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers 5-5 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA®...
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...to perform when installing system components. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that ...software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer.
...to perform when installing system components. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that ...software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer.
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...1394a ports (1 port at midboard; 1 port at back panel) *Refer to "2.5 Expansion slots" for details. SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary CPU AMD® socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with .... BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Multi-GPU Technology Support NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ and ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Storage AMD® SB950.../1333/1066 MHz, ECC, NonECC and un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of AM3+ / AM3 CPU...
...1394a ports (1 port at midboard; 1 port at back panel) *Refer to "2.5 Expansion slots" for details. SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary CPU AMD® socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with .... BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Multi-GPU Technology Support NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ and ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Storage AMD® SB950.../1333/1066 MHz, ECC, NonECC and un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) of AM3+ / AM3 CPU...
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... list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® SABERTOOTH 990FX motherboard! Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x TUF Certification card Five-year warranty 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in your retailer. • The illustrated items above items is...
... list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® SABERTOOTH 990FX motherboard! Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x TUF Certification card Five-year warranty 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in your retailer. • The illustrated items above items is...
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...components (military-standard), TUF series is born for both SLI™ and CrossFireX. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in multiple GPU setups. This motherboard features the powerful AMD® 990FX chipset, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing ... Compatibility ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support, compatible with less power consumption. Expect a brand new gaming sensation like you've never experienced before! Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. SABERTOOTH 990FX brings ...
...components (military-standard), TUF series is born for both SLI™ and CrossFireX. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in multiple GPU setups. This motherboard features the powerful AMD® 990FX chipset, optimizing PCIe allocation in the new 32nm manufacturing ... Compatibility ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support, compatible with less power consumption. Expect a brand new gaming sensation like you've never experienced before! Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. SABERTOOTH 990FX brings ...
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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 ... for PCI Express x16 graphic cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Chapter...
... 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 ... for PCI Express x16 graphic cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Chapter...
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...models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your system. See Chapter 2 for reference only.... 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 details. • We recommend that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least...
...models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your system. See Chapter 2 for reference only.... 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 details. • We recommend that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least...
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... documentation that the connector is firmly in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 5-5 SLI bridge Goldfingers 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to the goldfingers on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and...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 NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5).
... documentation that the connector is firmly in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 5-5 SLI bridge Goldfingers 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to the goldfingers on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and...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 NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5).
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Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. B4. Chapter 5 B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 5-7 Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply.
Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. B4. Chapter 5 B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 5-7 Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply.