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Contents 5.4 RAID configurations 5-20 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-21 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-22 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-29 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 5-20 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-21 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-22 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-29 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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... occur in accordance with Part 15 of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the...
... occur in accordance with Part 15 of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the...
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... This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. ix It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up...
... This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. ix It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up...
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M2N-SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394a Socket AM2 for up to four Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 devices - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ...up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots Supports NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology (both at x8 mode) 2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 2 x PCI 2.2 slots Supports two identical NVIDIA® SLI™-ready graphics cards both at 1 MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio. RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5,...
M2N-SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394a Socket AM2 for up to four Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 devices - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ...up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots Supports NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology (both at x8 mode) 2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 2 x PCI 2.2 slots Supports two identical NVIDIA® SLI™-ready graphics cards both at 1 MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio. RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5,...
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... allowing an increase in airflow between the two PCI Express x16 graphics cards. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Two-slot thermal design The motherboard is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined...
... allowing an increase in airflow between the two PCI Express x16 graphics cards. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Two-slot thermal design The motherboard is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined...
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...) slot can only operate at x8, x8 speed ASUS M2N-SLI 2-19 Recommended 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...
...) slot can only operate at x8, x8 speed ASUS M2N-SLI 2-19 Recommended 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...
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... to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [Disabled] by default. SATA4 right angle side Chapter 2: Hardware information M2N-SLI IDE Connectors 3. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is set using these connectors is backward compatible with huge graphics cards. See section "4.4.5 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M2NSLI...
... to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [Disabled] by default. SATA4 right angle side Chapter 2: Hardware information M2N-SLI IDE Connectors 3. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is set using these connectors is backward compatible with huge graphics cards. See section "4.4.5 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M2NSLI...
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Configuration: [Auto] [Single Video Card] [Dual Video Card] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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. Set to Auto, BIOS detects the setting of the Scalable Link Interface mode. When set to Normal when using single PCIE...
Configuration: [Auto] [Single Video Card] [Dual Video Card] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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. Set to Auto, BIOS detects the setting of the Scalable Link Interface mode. When set to Normal when using single PCIE...
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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. NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support
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Chapter summary 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics cards setup 6-2 ASUS M2N-SLI
Chapter summary 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics cards setup 6-2 ASUS M2N-SLI
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6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) ‑ Intel ® Edition technology that your system. See "6. ASUS M2N-SLI 6- Requirements • You should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Make sure that allows you to install two identical PCI Express™ x16 graphics cards. ATX power connectors" on page...
6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) ‑ Intel ® Edition technology that your system. See "6. ASUS M2N-SLI 6- Requirements • You should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Make sure that allows you to install two identical PCI Express™ x16 graphics cards. ATX power connectors" on page...
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Each graphics card should have goldfingers for the SLI connector. Remove the metal bracket covers opposite the two PCI Express x16 slots. 6- Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support Goldfingers 2. To install the graphics cards: 1. Prepare two graphics cards. Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. 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.
Each graphics card should have goldfingers for the SLI connector. Remove the metal bracket covers opposite the two PCI Express x16 slots. 6- Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support Goldfingers 2. To install the graphics cards: 1. Prepare two graphics cards. Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. 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. ASUS M2N-SLI 6- 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. 3. Insert one graphics card into the other slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.
Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4. ASUS M2N-SLI 6- 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. 3. Insert one graphics card into the other slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.
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... better thermal environment. 6- Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support When installing two VGA cards using a 20-pin ATX PSU with sufficient+12v capability, we recommend that the connector is firmly in place. Refer to the graphics card. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI-I cable ...to install an additional chassis fan for dual VGA power requirements. 7. SLI connector 6. We recommend to the graphics card/s. Align and insert the SLI connector to the goldfingers on each...
... better thermal environment. 6- Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support When installing two VGA cards using a 20-pin ATX PSU with sufficient+12v capability, we recommend that the connector is firmly in place. Refer to the graphics card. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI-I cable ...to install an additional chassis fan for dual VGA power requirements. 7. SLI connector 6. We recommend to the graphics card/s. Align and insert the SLI connector to the goldfingers on each...
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...Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi‑Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in the NVIDIA nView properties. NVIDIA Settings icon 3. 6.2.2 Installing the device...Properties to install the device drivers. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. ASUS M2N-SLI 6- Make sure that came with your graphics card package to display the Display Properties dialog box. From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager then ...
...Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi‑Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in the NVIDIA nView properties. NVIDIA Settings icon 3. 6.2.2 Installing the device...Properties to install the device drivers. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. ASUS M2N-SLI 6- Make sure that came with your graphics card package to display the Display Properties dialog box. From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager then ...