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... 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 5-4 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-6 5.2.1 Requirements 5-6 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-6 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers 5-7 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA®...
... 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 5-4 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-6 5.2.1 Requirements 5-6 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-6 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers 5-7 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA®...
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...descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This ... technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system...
...descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This ... technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system...
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...the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P55 Express Chipset...5GT/s) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s) 2 x PCI slots Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® P55 Express Chipset - 6 ...next page) xii Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - P7P55D EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 ...
...the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P55 Express Chipset...5GT/s) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s) 2 x PCI slots Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® P55 Express Chipset - 6 ...next page) xii Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - P7P55D EVO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 ...
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... list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7P55D EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or...
... list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7P55D EVO motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or...
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...' health while minimizing the impact on the use of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. P7P55D EVO brings you 've never experienced before! Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with Auto Tuning! This tool also provides stability testing. Refer to page ...support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, providing great graphics performance. Refer to beginners. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ support! Intel® P55 provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to support the latest 1156...
...' health while minimizing the impact on the use of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. P7P55D EVO brings you 've never experienced before! Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with Auto Tuning! This tool also provides stability testing. Refer to page ...support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, providing great graphics performance. Refer to beginners. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ support! Intel® P55 provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to support the latest 1156...
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... x16 slots for Triple CrossFireX™ mode. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-23 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 PCIe ... use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 (blue) and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 (gray) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to the motherboard connector labeled...
... x16 slots for Triple CrossFireX™ mode. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. Chapter 2 ASUS P7P55D EVO 2-23 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 PCIe ... use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 (blue) and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 (gray) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to the motherboard connector labeled...
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... your system. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are properly seated on the slots. 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support If your motherboard has more than ...Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards The following pictures are for multi-graphics card installation. 3. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models...
... your system. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are properly seated on the slots. 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support If your motherboard has more than ...Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards The following pictures are for multi-graphics card installation. 3. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models...
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...; technology. Ensure that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. A. Chapter 5 4. SLI bridge Goldfingers 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to the goldfingers on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select ...; Vista™ operating system. Download the latest driver from the power supply to the graphics card. Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the documentation that your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in place. 5. ASUS P7P55D EVO 5-7 Right click on each graphics card.
...; technology. Ensure that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. A. Chapter 5 4. SLI bridge Goldfingers 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to the goldfingers on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select ...; Vista™ operating system. Download the latest driver from the power supply to the graphics card. Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the documentation that your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in place. 5. ASUS P7P55D EVO 5-7 Right click on each graphics card.
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When done, click Apply. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. Chapter 5 B5. B4. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. ASUS P7P55D EVO 5-9
When done, click Apply. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. Chapter 5 B5. B4. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. ASUS P7P55D EVO 5-9