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Contents 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® SLI™ technology 5-7 vii
Contents 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® SLI™ technology 5-7 vii
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... Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change ... Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. •...
... Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change ... Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. •...
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...SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58... 1394a ports (one at midboard, one at x4 mode) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 1 x PCI slot Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® ICH10R Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (black)...
...SABERTOOTH X58 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58... 1394a ports (one at midboard, one at x4 mode) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 1 x PCI slot Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® ICH10R Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (black)...
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.... The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for the following items. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 motherboard 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in...
.... The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for the following items. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 motherboard 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables with different models. Actual product specifications may vary with 6.0 Gb/s label 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in...
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...X58 Express Chipset is in line with the ASUS vision of the most powerful chipset designed to support the Intel® Core™ i7 Processors with a system bus of up to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of up to page 2-25 for details. 2-Way SLI... improved performance by utilizing serial point-to page 2-10 for details. Refer to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. SABERTOOTH X58 brings you 've never experienced before! Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster...
...X58 Express Chipset is in line with the ASUS vision of the most powerful chipset designed to support the Intel® Core™ i7 Processors with a system bus of up to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of up to page 2-25 for details. 2-Way SLI... improved performance by utilizing serial point-to page 2-10 for details. Refer to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. SABERTOOTH X58 brings you 've never experienced before! Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster...
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Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-21 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 x16 (...mode, use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (beige) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 (beige) and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 (beige) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. .../2/3 when using the triple VGA card mode, we recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode.
Chapter 2 ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 2-21 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 x16 (...mode, use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (beige) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 (beige) and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 (beige) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. .../2/3 when using the triple VGA card mode, we recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode.
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...reference only. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that allows you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that the cards are for multi-graphics card installation. 3. The ... motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Chapter 5 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required...
...reference only. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that allows you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that the cards are for multi-graphics card installation. 3. The ... motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Chapter 5 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required...
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... from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5). SLI bridge Goldfingers 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to install the device drivers. A. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 5-7 Ensure that came with your graphics card package to the documentation that the connector is firmly in NVIDIA®...
... from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5). SLI bridge Goldfingers 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to install the device drivers. A. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 5-7 Ensure that came with your graphics card package to the documentation that the connector is firmly in NVIDIA®...
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Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. Chapter 5 B5. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 5-9 When done, click Apply. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. B4. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content.
Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. Chapter 5 B5. ASUS SABERTOOTH X58 5-9 When done, click Apply. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. B4. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content.