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... Windows 4-21 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during installation 4-22 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 AMD® 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 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 AMD® Dual Graphics technology 5-5 5.2.1 System requirements 5-5 5.2.2 Before you proceed 5-5 5.2.3 Installing AMD Graphics...
... Windows 4-21 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during installation 4-22 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 AMD® 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 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 AMD® Dual Graphics technology 5-5 5.2.1 System requirements 5-5 5.2.2 Before you proceed 5-5 5.2.3 Installing AMD Graphics...
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... that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: AMD® CrossFireX™ technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and AMD® Dual Graphics cards. It includes description of the switches, jumpers,... and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS ...
... that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: AMD® CrossFireX™ technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and AMD® Dual Graphics cards. It includes description of the switches, jumpers,... and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS ...
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... durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support The AMD® A88X FCH natively supports the new Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to connect easily with next-generation components ...Built to 5GT/s. It features Dualchannel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5GT/s interface speed and AMD® CrossFireX™ multi-GPU technology. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of PCIe 2.0 (in one small,...
... durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support The AMD® A88X FCH natively supports the new Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to connect easily with next-generation components ...Built to 5GT/s. It features Dualchannel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5GT/s interface speed and AMD® CrossFireX™ multi-GPU technology. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of PCIe 2.0 (in one small,...
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...shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - ASMedia USB 3.0 controller - HD Audio shared - - - - - - - ASUS A88X-PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (yellow) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI Express...to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1...
...shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - ASMedia USB 3.0 controller - HD Audio shared - - - - - - - ASUS A88X-PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (yellow) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI Express...to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1...
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...For AMD CrossFireX to work properly, you have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are AMD® certified. • Ensure that allows you should have to your system. For Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Vista, select Uninstall. 5. ASUS A88X-PRO 5-1 ...PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing AMD CrossFireX graphics cards to uninstall all current applications. 2. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. For Windows XP, select Add...
...For AMD CrossFireX to work properly, you have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are AMD® certified. • Ensure that allows you should have to your system. For Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Vista, select Uninstall. 5. ASUS A88X-PRO 5-1 ...PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing AMD CrossFireX graphics cards to uninstall all current applications. 2. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. For Windows XP, select Add...
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.... 3. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to Chapter 2 in place. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the graphics card. The graphics cards... may vary with graphics cards) 5. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Chapter 5 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are properly seated on each graphics card. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots.
.... 3. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to Chapter 2 in place. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the graphics card. The graphics cards... may vary with graphics cards) 5. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Chapter 5 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are properly seated on each graphics card. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots.
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Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. ASUS A88X-PRO 5-3 Ensure that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to...
Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. ASUS A88X-PRO 5-3 Ensure that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to...
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Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made. 2 1 3 4 5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support In the AMD VISION Engine Control Center window, click Performance > AMD CrossFireXTM. 2. Select Enable CrossFireXTM. 3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Chapter 5 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1.
Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made. 2 1 3 4 5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support In the AMD VISION Engine Control Center window, click Performance > AMD CrossFireXTM. 2. Select Enable CrossFireXTM. 3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Chapter 5 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1.
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... file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. From the Drivers menu, click AMD Graphics Driver to save the changes and exit BIOS settings. ASUS A88X-PRO 5-5 To set IGFX Multi-Monitor to [Enabled]. 3. Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to finish the installation. 3. ...Graphics support Visit the AMD website for the latest graphics card support list. 5.2.2 Before you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) CrossFireX cards. 5.2.1 System requirements Before using AMD Dual Graphics, ensure that your system meets the following basic requirements: • Operating System: Windows...
... file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. From the Drivers menu, click AMD Graphics Driver to save the changes and exit BIOS settings. ASUS A88X-PRO 5-5 To set IGFX Multi-Monitor to [Enabled]. 3. Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to finish the installation. 3. ...Graphics support Visit the AMD website for the latest graphics card support list. 5.2.2 Before you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) CrossFireX cards. 5.2.1 System requirements Before using AMD Dual Graphics, ensure that your system meets the following basic requirements: • Operating System: Windows...