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5.4 NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express™ x16 graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.4.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See page 2-36 for details. Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. 5.4.2 Installing SLI™ graphics cards 1. Insert one graphics card into the PCIEX16_1 slot (blue) and the other into the PCIEX16_2 slot (white). Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. 2. Align and insert the SLI connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. 3. Connect auxiliary power source from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 4. Connect a VGA or a DVI-I cable to the graphics card/s. We recommend that you install an additional chassis fan for better thermal environment. 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	8
Safety information	9
About this guide	10
P6T Deluxe V2 specifications summary	12
Chapter 1: Product introduction	15
1.1 Welcome!	17
1.2 Package contents	17
1.3 Special features	18
1.3.1 Product highlights	18
1.3.2 ASUS Unique features	19
Chapter 2: Hardware information	25
2.1 Before you proceed	27
2.2 Motherboard overview	28
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	28
2.2.2 Layout contents	29
2.2.3 Placement direction	30
2.2.4 Screw holes	30
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	31
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	32
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	35
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	36
2.3.4 Installing the optional fans	37
2.4 System memory	38
2.4.1 Overview	38
2.4.2 Memory configurations	39
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	45
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	45
2.5 Expansion slots	46
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	46
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	46
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	47
2.5.4 PCI slots	48
2.5.5 PCI Express x4 slot	48
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots	48
2.6 Jumpers	50
2.7 Onboard switches	52
2.8 Connectors	53
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors	53
2.8.2 Internal connectors	55
2.9 Installing the additional heatsink fan	66
2.10 Starting up for the first time	67
2.11 Turning off the computer	68
2.11.1 Using the OS shut down function	68
2.11.2 Using the dual function power switch	68
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	69
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	71
3.1.1 ASUS Update utility	71
3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	74
3.1.3 Creating a bootable floppy disk	75
3.1.4 AFUDOS utility	76
3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	78
3.2 BIOS setup program	79
3.2.1 BIOS menu screen	80
3.2.2 Menu bar	80
3.2.3 Navigation keys	80
3.2.4 Menu items	81
3.2.5 Sub-menu items	81
3.2.6 Configuration fields	81
3.2.7 Pop-up window	81
3.2.8 Scroll bar	81
3.2.9 General help	81
3.3 Main menu	82
3.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	82
3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	82
3.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]	82
3.3.4 Language [English]	82
3.3.5 SATA 1-6	83
3.3.6 Storage Configuration	84
3.3.7 AHCI Configuration	85
3.3.8 System Information	86
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu	87
3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	87
3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]	88
3.4.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]	88
3.4.4 Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech [Enabled]	88
3.4.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	89
3.4.6. DRAM Timing Control [Auto]	89
3.4.7 CPU Voltage [Auto]	91
3.4.8 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	91
3.4.9 QPI/DRAM Core Voltage [Auto]	91
3.4.10 IOH Voltage [Auto]	92
3.4.11 IOH PCIE Voltage [Auto]	92
3.4.12 ICH Voltage [Auto]	92
3.4.13 ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto]	92
3.4.14 DRAM Bus Voltage [Auto]	92
3.4.15 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto]	93
3.4.16 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto]	93
3.4.17 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	93
3.4.18 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto]	93
3.4.19 CPU Clock Skew [Auto]	93
3.4.20 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	94
3.4.21 IOH Clock Skew [Auto]	94
3.4.22 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]	94
3.5 Advanced menu	95
3.5.1 CPU Configuration	95
3.5.2 Chipset	98
3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration	99
3.5.4 USB Configuration	100
3.5.5 PCIPnP	101
3.6 Power menu	102
3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	102
3.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	102
3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	102
3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	102
3.6.5 APM Configuration	103
3.6.6 Hardware Monitor	104
3.7 Boot menu	106
3.7.1 Boot Device Priority	106
3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	107
3.7.3 Security	108
3.8 Tools menu	110
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	110
3.8.2 Express Gate [Enabled]	111
3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	112
3.8.4 Ai Net 2	113
3.9 Exit menu	114
Chapter 4: Software support	115
4.1 Installing an operating system	117
4.2 Support DVD information	117
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	117
4.2.2 Drivers menu	118
4.2.3 Utilities menu	119
4.2.4 Make disk menu	121
4.2.5 Manual menu	122
4.2.6 ASUS Contact information	122
4.2.7 Other information	123
4.3 Software information	125
4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2™	125
4.3.2 AI NET2	127
4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II	128
4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite	134
4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap	136
4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert	137
4.3.7 ASUS EPU–6 Engine	139
4.3.8 ASUS TurboV	143
4.3.9 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility	145
4.3.10 ASUS Express Gate SSD	151
4.4 RAID configurations	160
4.4.1 RAID definitions	160
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	161
4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations	161
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	169
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	169
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	169
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support	171
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	173
5.1.1 Requirements	173
5.1.2 Before you begin	173
5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards	174
5.2.1 Dual CrossFireX installation	174
5.2.2 Triple CrossFireX installation	175
5.3 Software information	176
5.3.1 Installing the device drivers	176
5.3.2 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	176
5.4 NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology	178
5.4.1 Requirements	178
5.4.2 Installing SLI™ graphics cards	178
5.4.3 Installing the device drivers	179