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Contents Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® 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 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-4 5.2.1 Requirements 5-4 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-4 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers 5-5 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 vii
Contents Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® 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 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-4 5.2.1 Requirements 5-4 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-4 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers 5-5 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 vii
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...user guide 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. About this guide is organized This guide contains the ...install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS ...
...user guide 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. About this guide is organized This guide contains the ...install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS ...
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...the next page) xii Refer to the Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express...slots (2 at 5GT/s [blue]; 1 at 2.5GT/s [gray]) 2 x PCI slots Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® P55 Express Chipset - 6 x SATA 3.0...Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - P7P55D-E EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 ...
...the next page) xii Refer to the Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express...slots (2 at 5GT/s [blue]; 1 at 2.5GT/s [gray]) 2 x PCI slots Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® P55 Express Chipset - 6 x SATA 3.0...Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - P7P55D-E EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 ...
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...following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with 6.0 Gb/s label 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in your package with different models. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 1-1 Thank you start ... illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P7P55D-E PRO motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in...
...following items. Chapter 1 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with 6.0 Gb/s label 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in your package with different models. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 1-1 Thank you start ... illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P7P55D-E PRO motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in...
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Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ support! P7P55D-E EVO brings you 've never experienced before! True Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s Support Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard.../s with USB 2.0 components. Turbo Key boosts performance with just one of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to page 2-10 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® ...
Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ support! P7P55D-E EVO brings you 've never experienced before! True Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s Support Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard.../s with USB 2.0 components. Turbo Key boosts performance with just one of overclockers-from die-hard enthusiasts to page 2-10 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Xtreme Design-Hybrid Processor TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® ...
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Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-23 See page 2-38 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. See page 2-36 for details. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1...
Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 2-23 See page 2-38 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. See page 2-36 for details. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1...
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...that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the NVIDIA zone...2. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your system. Chapter 5 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations ...
...that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the NVIDIA zone...2. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your system. Chapter 5 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations ...
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... from the power supply to the graphics card. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 5-5 Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the documentation that came with your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in place. 5. Goldfingers SLI bridge connector 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to...Panel window appears (See Step B5). Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Chapter 5 4. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA®...
... from the power supply to the graphics card. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 5-5 Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the documentation that came with your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in place. 5. Goldfingers SLI bridge connector 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to...Panel window appears (See Step B5). Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Chapter 5 4. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA®...
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The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 5-7 Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. When done, click Apply. Chapter 5 B5. B4. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content.
The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. ASUS P7P55D-E EVO 5-7 Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. When done, click Apply. Chapter 5 B5. B4. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content.