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Contents 5.4 RAID configurations 5-16 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-17 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-18 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-25 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 vi
Contents 5.4 RAID configurations 5-16 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-17 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-18 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-25 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 vi
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... to operate this unit not expressly approved by one or more of Communications. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in...
... to operate this unit not expressly approved by one or more of Communications. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in...
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... new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard... support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ix How this guide This user guide contains the information you have to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards.
... new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard... support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ix How this guide This user guide contains the information you have to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards.
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M2N-E SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394a USB 2.0 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Socket AM2 for up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots Supports NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology (both at 1 MHz increment ASUS... x PCI Express™ x1 slots 2 x PCI 2.2 slots Supports two identical NVIDIA® SLI™-ready graphics card ASUS two-slot thermal design NVIDIA® nForce® 500 SLI™ MCP supports: - 2 x IDE connector for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Athlon...
M2N-E SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394a USB 2.0 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Socket AM2 for up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots Supports NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology (both at 1 MHz increment ASUS... x PCI Express™ x1 slots 2 x PCI 2.2 slots Supports two identical NVIDIA® SLI™-ready graphics card ASUS two-slot thermal design NVIDIA® nForce® 500 SLI™ MCP supports: - 2 x IDE connector for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Athlon...
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...according to the system loading to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in airflow between the PCI Express x16 slots allowing an increase in the motherboard allows you to easily ... utility. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is designed with two PCI Express x1 slots placed between the two PCI Express x16 graphics cards.
...according to the system loading to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in airflow between the PCI Express x16 slots allowing an increase in the motherboard allows you to easily ... utility. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is designed with two PCI Express x1 slots placed between the two PCI Express x16 graphics cards.
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... PCI Express x16 configurations Mode Non-SLI mode Dual graphics card in SLI Mode PCIEX16_1 (Blue) slot PCIE16_2 (Black) slot Card type Speed Card type Speed PCIe x16 graphics card x16 NA PCIe x16 graphics card x8 PCIe x16 graphics card x8 PCIe x16 graphics card x8 Other PCIe devices x8, x4, x1 Two identical NVIDIA® SLI™ Edition graphics cards at x8 speed) • In...
... PCI Express x16 configurations Mode Non-SLI mode Dual graphics card in SLI Mode PCIEX16_1 (Blue) slot PCIE16_2 (Black) slot Card type Speed Card type Speed PCIe x16 graphics card x16 NA PCIe x16 graphics card x8 PCIe x16 graphics card x8 PCIe x16 graphics card x8 Other PCIe devices x8, x4, x1 Two identical NVIDIA® SLI™ Edition graphics cards at x8 speed) • In...
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.../s is set using these connectors is backward compatible with huge graphics cards. See section "4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration" for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. SEC_IDE PIN1 PRI_IDE PIN1 M2N-E SLI R NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on ... a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration through the onboard NVIDIA® MediaShield™ controller. ASUS M2N-E SLI SATA4 right angle side GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND 2-25 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1...
.../s is set using these connectors is backward compatible with huge graphics cards. See section "4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration" for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. SEC_IDE PIN1 PRI_IDE PIN1 M2N-E SLI R NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on ... a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration through the onboard NVIDIA® MediaShield™ controller. ASUS M2N-E SLI SATA4 right angle side GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND 2-25 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1...
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... [Single Video Card] [Dual Video Card] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Set to Auto, BIOS detects the setting of the Scalable Link Interface mode. 4.4.6 SLI Configuration Advanced AI-Selector Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility SLI Configuration [Auto]... Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit AI-Selector[Auto] Allows selection of SLI EZ Selector Card. When set to Normal when using single PCI-E graphic...
... [Single Video Card] [Dual Video Card] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Set to Auto, BIOS detects the setting of the Scalable Link Interface mode. 4.4.6 SLI Configuration Advanced AI-Selector Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility SLI Configuration [Auto]... Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit AI-Selector[Auto] Allows selection of SLI EZ Selector Card. When set to Normal when using single PCI-E graphic...
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NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to install SLI‑ready 6 PCI Express graphics cards.
NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to install SLI‑ready 6 PCI Express graphics cards.
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Chapter summary 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics cards setup 6-2 ASUS M2N-E SLI
Chapter summary 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics cards setup 6-2 ASUS M2N-E SLI
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.... • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. ASUS M2N-E SLI 6- 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) ‑ Intel ® Edition technology that allows you to install two identical PCI Express™...
.... • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. ASUS M2N-E SLI 6- 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) ‑ Intel ® Edition technology that allows you to install two identical PCI Express™...
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To install the graphics cards: 1. Prepare two graphics cards. Remove the metal bracket covers opposite the two PCI Express x16 slots. 6- Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. Goldfingers 2. Each graphics card should have goldfingers for the SLI connector. 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards Install only identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA®-certified.
To install the graphics cards: 1. Prepare two graphics cards. Remove the metal bracket covers opposite the two PCI Express x16 slots. 6- Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. Goldfingers 2. Each graphics card should have goldfingers for the SLI connector. 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards Install only identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA®-certified.
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Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4. 3. Insert the second graphics card into either the blue or black slot. If required, connect an auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics cards. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. Insert one graphics card into the other slot. ASUS M2N-E SLI 6-
Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4. 3. Insert the second graphics card into either the blue or black slot. If required, connect an auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics cards. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. Insert one graphics card into the other slot. ASUS M2N-E SLI 6-
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...power source from the power supply to the graphics card. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI-I cable to the PSU documentation for better thermal environment. 6- Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support Align and insert the SLI connector to install an additional chassis fan for... dual VGA power requirements. 7. SLI connector 6. We recommend to the goldfingers on each graphics card. When installing two VGA cards using a 20-pin ATX PSU with...
...power source from the power supply to the graphics card. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI-I cable to the PSU documentation for better thermal environment. 6- Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support Align and insert the SLI connector to install an additional chassis fan for... dual VGA power requirements. 7. SLI connector 6. We recommend to the goldfingers on each graphics card. When installing two VGA cards using a 20-pin ATX PSU with...
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...® After installing your Windows taskbar. 2. ASUS M2N-E SLI 6- From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager then click nView Properties. 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi...
...® After installing your Windows taskbar. 2. ASUS M2N-E SLI 6- From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager then click nView Properties. 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi...