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...4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS EPU 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS TurboV 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS Express Gate SSD 4-8 4.3.7 Audio configurations 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-...8482; 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 three CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-3 5.1.5 Installing the device drivers 5-4 5.1.6 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology ...
...4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS EPU 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS TurboV 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS Express Gate SSD 4-8 4.3.7 Audio configurations 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-...8482; 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 three CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-3 5.1.5 Installing the device drivers 5-4 5.1.6 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology ...
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... which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in a residential installation. DO NOT throw the ...mercury-containing button cell battery in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. •...
... which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in a residential installation. DO NOT throw the ...mercury-containing button cell battery in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. •...
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... contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include ...includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. These documents are also provided. • Chapter ...
... contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include ...includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. These documents are also provided. • Chapter ...
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... motherboard has three PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Chapter 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (gray, at max. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the...
... motherboard has three PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Chapter 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (gray, at max. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the...
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... you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-21 See page 3-22 for details. Chapter 2 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 x16 (Recommend for ... PCIe x16_2 slot, and a PCIe device with a bandwidth slower than x4 link to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-35 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the PCIe x16_3 slot, the three ...
... you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. ASUS P6X58D Premium 2-21 See page 3-22 for details. Chapter 2 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 x16 (Recommend for ... PCIe x16_2 slot, and a PCIe device with a bandwidth slower than x4 link to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-35 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the PCIe x16_3 slot, the three ...
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... controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-23 SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting [SPDIF Output] If your graphics card has HDMI output and needs to [Enabled]. LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to set the High...
... controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Chapter 3 ASUS P6X58D Premium 3-23 SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting [SPDIF Output] If your graphics card has HDMI output and needs to [Enabled]. LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to set the High...
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.../s. 4. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. ASUS P6X58D Premium 5-1 To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your system. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In...
.../s. 4. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. ASUS P6X58D Premium 5-1 To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your system. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In...
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.... 4. Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to Chapter 2 in place. Chapter 5 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are properly seated on each graphics card. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. CrossFireX goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the...
.... 4. Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to Chapter 2 in place. Chapter 5 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are properly seated on each graphics card. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. CrossFireX goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the...
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... manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. ASUS P6X58D Premium 5-3 Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. Connect three independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the graphics card. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the three graphics cards separately. 6. If your motherboard has more than three PCIEX16 slots, refer...
... manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. ASUS P6X58D Premium 5-3 Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. Connect three independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the graphics card. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the three graphics cards separately. 6. If your motherboard has more than three PCIEX16 slots, refer...
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...currently supported by Windows® Vista™ only. 5.1.6 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center.... The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi-graphics cards. Launching the ATI Catalyst Control Center To launch the ATI Catalyst Control Center: 1. Download the latest driver from the AMD ...
...currently supported by Windows® Vista™ only. 5.1.6 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center.... The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi-graphics cards. Launching the ATI Catalyst Control Center To launch the ATI Catalyst Control Center: 1. Download the latest driver from the AMD ...
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... apply the CrossFireX technology. 5. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. From the list, select the appropriate GPU 1 combination to exit the window. 2 3 4 5 ASUS P6X58D Premium 5-5 Chapter 5 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. Select Enable CrossFireX. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to exit 1 the window. 2 3 4 Enabling Triple CrossFireX technology 1. Click Apply...
... apply the CrossFireX technology. 5. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. From the list, select the appropriate GPU 1 combination to exit the window. 2 3 4 5 ASUS P6X58D Premium 5-5 Chapter 5 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. Select Enable CrossFireX. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to exit 1 the window. 2 3 4 Enabling Triple CrossFireX technology 1. Click Apply...
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... website (http://www.nzone.com) for better thermal environment. • The NVIDIA Triple SLI technology is supported by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that .... • In Triple SLI mode, you should have three identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that allows you install additional chassis fans for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5...
... website (http://www.nzone.com) for better thermal environment. • The NVIDIA Triple SLI technology is supported by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that .... • In Triple SLI mode, you should have three identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that allows you install additional chassis fans for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5...
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... slots, refer to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the graphics card. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. SLI bridge Goldfingers ASUS P6X58D Premium 5-7 Ensure that the connector is firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference...
... slots, refer to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the graphics card. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. SLI bridge Goldfingers ASUS P6X58D Premium 5-7 Ensure that the connector is firmly in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference...
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Align and firmly insert the 3-Way SLI bridge connector to the graphics card. 3-Way SLI bridge 5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Ensure that the cards are properly seated on each graphics card. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Prepare three SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots...
Align and firmly insert the 3-Way SLI bridge connector to the graphics card. 3-Way SLI bridge 5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Ensure that the cards are properly seated on each graphics card. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Prepare three SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots...
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... item in NVIDIA® Control Panel under Windows® Vista™. B1. ASUS P6X58D Premium 5-9 The NVIDIA 3-way SLI technology is supported by the following two methods: A. Chapter 5 5.2.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the NVIDIA® 3-way SLI driver under the Windows®...
... item in NVIDIA® Control Panel under Windows® Vista™. B1. ASUS P6X58D Premium 5-9 The NVIDIA 3-way SLI technology is supported by the following two methods: A. Chapter 5 5.2.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the NVIDIA® 3-way SLI driver under the Windows®...