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Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Multi GPU Support Multiple GPU Support 5 5.1 AMD CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are AMD certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See Chapter 1 for details. • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the AMD Game website (http://game.amd.com) for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. 5.1.2 Before you begin For AMD CrossFireX™ to work properly, you have to uninstall all existing graphics card drivers before installing AMD CrossFireX™ graphics cards to your system. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Close all current applications. 2. Press the Windows key on your keyboard to bring up the Start menu. 3. Type Control Panel in the search box, then select Control Panel. 4. Select Programs and Features. 5. Select your current graphics card driver/s, then select Uninstall/Change. 6. Turn off your computer. ASUS WS C246 PRO 5-1

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ASUS WS C246 PRO
5-1
Multiple GPU Support
5
5.1
AMD CrossFireX™ technology
The motherboard supports the AMD CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install
multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in
this section.
5.1.1
Requirements
•
In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics
cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are AMD certified.
•
Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX technology.
Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com).
•
Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power
required by your system. See Chapter 1 for details.
•
We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment.
•
Visit the AMD Game website (http://game.amd.com) for the latest certified graphics
card and the supported 3D application list.
5.1.2
Before you begin
For AMD CrossFireX™ to work properly, you have to uninstall all existing graphics card
drivers before installing AMD CrossFireX™ graphics cards to your system.
To uninstall existing graphics card drivers:
1.
Close all current applications.
2.
Press the Windows key on your keyboard to bring up the Start menu.
3.
Type Control Panel in the search box, then select
Control Panel
.
4.
Select
Programs and Features
.
5.
Select your current graphics card driver/s, then select
Uninstall/Change
.
6.
Turn off your computer.
Chapter 5:
Multi GPU Support