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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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... 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. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional ...documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. About...
... 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. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional ...documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. About...
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With ASUS design, this mptherboard can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Multi-GPU Technology Support NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ and ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Storage AMD® SB950 Chipset: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with AMD® socket AM3 for... only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. ***D ue to CPU spec, AMD 100 Series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. BD Audio Layer Content Protection - SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary CPU AMD® socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support 2 x JMicron®...
With ASUS design, this mptherboard can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Multi-GPU Technology Support NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ and ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Storage AMD® SB950 Chipset: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with AMD® socket AM3 for... only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. ***D ue to CPU spec, AMD 100 Series CPUs support up to DDR3 1333MHz. BD Audio Layer Content Protection - SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary CPU AMD® socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to 8-core Compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support 2 x JMicron®...
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... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x TUF Five-year warranty manual • If any of the above items is...
... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x TUF Five-year warranty manual • If any of the above items is...
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... 2.0 devices for both SLI™ and CrossFireX. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. The SABERTOOTH 990FX affords greater convenience to -reach rear I/O. SABERTOOTH 990FX brings multi-GPU configurations ...through both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in total. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support Convenient USB 3.0 Front Panel Compatibility ASUS provides standardized USB ...
... 2.0 devices for both SLI™ and CrossFireX. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. The SABERTOOTH 990FX affords greater convenience to -reach rear I/O. SABERTOOTH 990FX brings multi-GPU configurations ...through both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in total. Front Panel USB 3.0 Support Convenient USB 3.0 Front Panel Compatibility ASUS provides standardized USB ...
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... x16_1 PCIe 2.0x16_2 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™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • In 3-way...
... x16_1 PCIe 2.0x16_2 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™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • In 3-way...
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...may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Chapter 5 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to Chapter 2 in this ...recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. If your system. 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...
...may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Chapter 5 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to Chapter 2 in this ...recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. If your system. 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...
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...; technology After installing your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5). Chapter 5 4. Ensure that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 5-5 A. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the empty space...
...; technology After installing your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5). Chapter 5 4. Ensure that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 5-5 A. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the empty space...
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The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Chapter 5 B5. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. When done, click Apply. B4. 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. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 5-7
The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Chapter 5 B5. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. When done, click Apply. B4. 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. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX 5-7