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... 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-32 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-33 5.3.10 ASUS Express Gate 5-34 5.4 RAID configurations 5-42 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-42 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-43 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-50 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-50 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 5-50 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI™ technology support 6.1 NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI...
... 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-32 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-33 5.3.10 ASUS Express Gate 5-34 5.4 RAID configurations 5-42 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-42 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-43 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-50 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-50 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 5-50 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI™ technology support 6.1 NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI...
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... part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 6: nVIDIA Hybrid SLI™ support This chapter describes the nVIDIA Hybrid SLI™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more...
... part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 6: nVIDIA Hybrid SLI™ support This chapter describes the nVIDIA Hybrid SLI™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more...
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...Hybrid SLI Support (For Windows Vista only) - Coaxial�S�/�P�D��I�F��O�u��t�p�o�r�t�a��t�b�a��c�k�I�/�O� (continued on the next page) xi M3N78 PRO... total memory of 512MB - Refer to 5200 MT/s; Supports up to 140W NVIDIA® GeForce® 8300 Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred�E�...
...Hybrid SLI Support (For Windows Vista only) - Coaxial�S�/�P�D��I�F��O�u��t�p�o�r�t�a��t�b�a��c�k�I�/�O� (continued on the next page) xi M3N78 PRO... total memory of 512MB - Refer to 5200 MT/s; Supports up to 140W NVIDIA® GeForce® 8300 Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred�E�...
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... HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to provide excellent system performance. It also supports HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface...minimizing the impact on the use of Hybrid SLI Technology, DirectX® 10 graphics features, HD video playback with HDMI/DVI output. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon...
... HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to provide excellent system performance. It also supports HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface...minimizing the impact on the use of Hybrid SLI Technology, DirectX® 10 graphics features, HD video playback with HDMI/DVI output. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon...
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... interface provides high speed digital interface for two SATA connectors. NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI Technology Hybrid SLI™ Technology is bundled with an HDMI-to the motherboard GPU for high-speed data retrieval and save. Geforce Boost and HybridPower™...motherboard is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. It includes two primary features: GeForce Boost and HybridPower™. See page 2-25 and 2-32 for everyday computing needs. HybridPower™ unleashes graphics performance for demanding 3D applications and enables low-power operation for details. ASUS M3N78 PRO...
... interface provides high speed digital interface for two SATA connectors. NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI Technology Hybrid SLI™ Technology is bundled with an HDMI-to the motherboard GPU for high-speed data retrieval and save. Geforce Boost and HybridPower™...motherboard is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. It includes two primary features: GeForce Boost and HybridPower™. See page 2-25 and 2-32 for everyday computing needs. HybridPower™ unleashes graphics performance for demanding 3D applications and enables low-power operation for details. ASUS M3N78 PRO...
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Refer to the figure below for more information about Hybrid SLI™ support. ASUS M3N78 PRO 2-23 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. PCI Express x1_1 slot PCI Express 2.0 x16_1 slot PCI_1 slot PCI_2 slot ...
Refer to the figure below for more information about Hybrid SLI™ support. ASUS M3N78 PRO 2-23 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. PCI Express x1_1 slot PCI Express 2.0 x16_1 slot PCI_1 slot PCI_2 slot ...
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... hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to enable or disable the Hybrid SLI function if you install a Hybrid SLIsupport graphics card. Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [MaxMemClk] [Manual] Memory Clock Frequency [Auto]...Disabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Item Specific Help Hybrid Support [Disable] Allows you to virtually function as several systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] AMD Live! [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Live! ASUS M3N78 PRO 4-21
... hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to enable or disable the Hybrid SLI function if you install a Hybrid SLIsupport graphics card. Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [MaxMemClk] [Manual] Memory Clock Frequency [Auto]...Disabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Item Specific Help Hybrid Support [Disable] Allows you to virtually function as several systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] AMD Live! [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Live! ASUS M3N78 PRO 4-21
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This chapter describes the NVIDIA NVIDIA Hybrid S6LI™ Hybrid SLI™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. ® technology support
This chapter describes the NVIDIA NVIDIA Hybrid S6LI™ Hybrid SLI™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. ® technology support
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...motherboard GPU ASUS M3N78 PRO 6-1 HybridPower cannot be enabled when displays are driven through the dGPU. • HybridPower and GeForce Boost are connected to be connected (two displays driven by the mGPU and two displays by certain set of Frame Buffer carve out for a quiet, power-saving computer environment. • Hybrid SLI... Graphics Process Units (dGPU) when they work with the onboard motherboard GPU (mGPU). 6.1 NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® Technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® technology that �in�c��lu�d...
...motherboard GPU ASUS M3N78 PRO 6-1 HybridPower cannot be enabled when displays are driven through the dGPU. • HybridPower and GeForce Boost are connected to be connected (two displays driven by the mGPU and two displays by certain set of Frame Buffer carve out for a quiet, power-saving computer environment. • Hybrid SLI... Graphics Process Units (dGPU) when they work with the onboard motherboard GPU (mGPU). 6.1 NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® Technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® technology that �in�c��lu�d...
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... BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive, and go to the Drivers menu to [Auto]. See section 4.4.4 Chipset for the latest chipset driver. 6-2 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI™ technology support GeForce Boost 1. Make sure that your changes and Exit Setup. 4. Visit www.asus.com for details. Save your...
... BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive, and go to the Drivers menu to [Auto]. See section 4.4.4 Chipset for the latest chipset driver. 6-2 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI™ technology support GeForce Boost 1. Make sure that your changes and Exit Setup. 4. Visit www.asus.com for details. Save your...
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ASUS M3N78 PRO 6-3 If the driver is correctly installed, you will change state (from to ) to indicate that the system is in the Device Manager. When the Power Saving mode is turned off and the mGPU is disabled. To enable HybridPower 1. Click the Hybrid SLI icon and select Save ...means that rendering is being done by the dGPU. The mGPU is being used only to complete the hardware and driver installation. 2. The Hybrid SLI icon indicates that the system is in the Windows® Device Manager. Power Saving mode is both rendering and displaying. 5. Follow Step...
ASUS M3N78 PRO 6-3 If the driver is correctly installed, you will change state (from to ) to indicate that the system is in the Device Manager. When the Power Saving mode is turned off and the mGPU is disabled. To enable HybridPower 1. Click the Hybrid SLI icon and select Save ...means that rendering is being done by the dGPU. The mGPU is being used only to complete the hardware and driver installation. 2. The Hybrid SLI icon indicates that the system is in the Windows® Device Manager. Power Saving mode is both rendering and displaying. 5. Follow Step...