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... the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 5.2.1 Requirements 5-5 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-6 5.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 5-7 5.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards 5-8 5.2.5 Installing the device drivers 5-9 5.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-9 5.3 NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology 5-12 5.3.1 Requirements 5-12 5.3.2 Installing CUDA...
... the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 5.2.1 Requirements 5-5 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-6 5.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 5-7 5.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards 5-8 5.2.5 Installing the device drivers 5-9 5.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-9 5.3 NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology 5-12 5.3.1 Requirements 5-12 5.3.2 Installing CUDA...
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... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may...multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. •...
... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may...multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. •...
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P9X79 WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket Intel® Xeon® series processor for the LGA 2011 Socket * Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 ** Refer to www.asus...www.asus.com for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel Intel®X79 Express Chipset - 13 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (5 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz as default. *** Refer to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI™...
P9X79 WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor family for the LGA 2011 Socket Intel® Xeon® series processor for the LGA 2011 Socket * Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 ** Refer to www.asus...www.asus.com for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel Intel®X79 Express Chipset - 13 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (5 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz as default. *** Refer to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI™...
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Accessories 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 2 in 1 Q-connector I/O shield User's Manual Support DVD Form Factor Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) CEB Form Factor, 12"x 10.5" *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xv
Accessories 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS 4-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 2 in 1 Q-connector I/O shield User's Manual Support DVD Form Factor Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) CEB Form Factor, 12"x 10.5" *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xv
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... it another standout in -1 Q-Connector Kit (Retail version only) 1 x 2-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x 4-Way SLI bridge connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS P9X79 WS motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables...
... it another standout in -1 Q-Connector Kit (Retail version only) 1 x 2-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge connector 1 x 4-Way SLI bridge connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS P9X79 WS motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables...
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... ever. Base on performance testing, CPU utilization of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support! The motherboard features the most demanding PC games in full detail for professional use in mechanical, architectural, interior design, aeronautics, audio and video design applications. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-3 P9X79 WS brings you 've never experienced before! Expect a brand...
... ever. Base on performance testing, CPU utilization of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support! The motherboard features the most demanding PC games in full detail for professional use in mechanical, architectural, interior design, aeronautics, audio and video design applications. ASUS P9X79 WS 1-3 P9X79 WS brings you 've never experienced before! Expect a brand...
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technology support Multiple 5GPU This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.
technology support Multiple 5GPU This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.
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... your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at http://www.nzone.com for better thermal environment. • The NVIDIA Triple SLI technology is supported by Windows® Vista™ operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website at least the ...cards. 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that are NVIDIA® certified. • In Triple SLI mode, you install additional chassis fans for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ASUS P9X79 WS 5-5
... your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at http://www.nzone.com for better thermal environment. • The NVIDIA Triple SLI technology is supported by Windows® Vista™ operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website at least the ...cards. 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that are NVIDIA® certified. • In Triple SLI mode, you install additional chassis fans for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ASUS P9X79 WS 5-5
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... properly seated on each graphics card. Ensure that the cards are for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Ensure that the connector is firmly in this user manual for the locations of... the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. SLI bridge Goldfingers 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to the graphics card. ...
... properly seated on each graphics card. Ensure that the cards are for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Ensure that the connector is firmly in this user manual for the locations of... the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. SLI bridge Goldfingers 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to the graphics card. ...
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... locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Align and firmly insert the 3Way SLI bridge connector to the graphics card. 3-Way SLI bridge ASUS P9X79 WS 5-7 Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Connect three independent... auxiliary power sources from the power supply to Chapter 2 in place. 5. Prepare three SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the ...
... locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Align and firmly insert the 3Way SLI bridge connector to the graphics card. 3-Way SLI bridge ASUS P9X79 WS 5-7 Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Connect three independent... auxiliary power sources from the power supply to Chapter 2 in place. 5. Prepare three SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the ...
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...PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to the graphics card. 4-Way SLI bridge 5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Ensure that the cards are properly seated on each graphics card. Connect four independent auxiliary power sources ...from the power supply to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Insert the four graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. Prepare four SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Align and firmly insert the 4-Way SLI bridge connector to the four graphics cards separately. 6.
...PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to the graphics card. 4-Way SLI bridge 5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Ensure that the cards are properly seated on each graphics card. Connect four independent auxiliary power sources ...from the power supply to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. Insert the four graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. Prepare four SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Align and firmly insert the 4-Way SLI bridge connector to the four graphics cards separately. 6.
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...on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. ASUS P9X79 WS 5-9 5.2.5 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® Vista™ operating system. Launching the NVIDIA Control..., ensure to install the device drivers. • Ensure that your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in step (A), select Personalize. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www.nvidia.com. • If you cannot see ...
...on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. ASUS P9X79 WS 5-9 5.2.5 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® Vista™ operating system. Launching the NVIDIA Control..., ensure to install the device drivers. • Ensure that your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in step (A), select Personalize. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www.nvidia.com. • If you cannot see ...
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... NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. ASUS P9X79 WS 5-11 Select the 3D Settings tab and enable the Show SLI Visual Indicators item. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling Triple SLI settings 1. From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration, and then click Enable 3-way NVIDIA SLI. When done, click Apply. 2. When done...
... NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. ASUS P9X79 WS 5-11 Select the 3D Settings tab and enable the Show SLI Visual Indicators item. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling Triple SLI settings 1. From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration, and then click Enable 3-way NVIDIA SLI. When done, click Apply. 2. When done...
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... graphics card. 2. Connect a display cable to install the device drivers. 5. SLI bridge Goldfingers 4. To verify graphics card driver installation, right-click My Computer and select Properties from the power supply to the Quadro graphics card and Tesla computing processor card(s). 3. ASUS P9X79 WS 5-13 Connect either one 8-pin power connector or two 6-pin power...
... graphics card. 2. Connect a display cable to install the device drivers. 5. SLI bridge Goldfingers 4. To verify graphics card driver installation, right-click My Computer and select Properties from the power supply to the Quadro graphics card and Tesla computing processor card(s). 3. ASUS P9X79 WS 5-13 Connect either one 8-pin power connector or two 6-pin power...