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5.3 LucidLogix® Virtu™ solution LucidLogix® Virtu™ is a new generation GPU virtualization software that blurs the line between embedded graphics and discrete GPU for increased graphics performance. Its GPU virtualization dynamically assigns tasks to the best available graphics resources based on power, performance and system load. It allows users to fully utilize the unique capabilities of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features alongside the high end 3D rendering performance provided by installed graphics cards. For users with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu™ GPU virtualization provides great flexibility and efficiency. • LucidLogix® Virtu™ supports Windows® 7 operating systems. • Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. • iGPU Multi-Monitor support option has to be enabled in BIOS before installing LucidLogix® Virtu™. • Supports NVIDIA® GF4xx/ 5xx series & AMD® HD5xxx/ 6xxx series graphic cards. 5.3.1 Hardware installation To install LucidLogix® Virtu™: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Click the Drivers tab, then click LucidLogix® Virtu™ software. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions i-Mode (output from to complete installation. the Sandy Bridge GPU) ROG Maximus IV Extreme-Z d-Mode (output from the discrete GPU) 5-9

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	7
Chapter 1: Product introduction	19
1.1 Welcome!	21
1.2 Package contents	21
1.3 Special features	22
1.3.1 Product highlights	22
1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features	24
1.3.3 ROG unique features	27
1.3.4 ASUS special features	29
Chapter 2: Hardware information	31
2.1 Before you proceed	33
2.2 Motherboard overview	34
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	34
2.2.2 Layout contents	35
2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	36
2.2.4 System memory	37
2.2.5 Expansion slots	46
2.2.6 Onboard switches	48
2.2.7 Onboard LEDs	52
2.2.8 Jumper	61
2.2.9 Internal connectors	62
2.3 Building your computer system	72
2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system	72
2.3.2 CPU installation	73
2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	75
2.3.4 DIMM installation	77
2.3.5 Motherboard installation	78
2.3.6 ATX Power connection	80
2.3.7 SATA device connection	81
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector	82
2.3.9 Expension Card installation	83
2.3.10 Rear panel connection	84
2.3.11 Audio I/O connections	85
2.4 Starting up for the first time	88
2.5 Turning off the computer	89
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	91
3.1 Knowing BIOS	93
3.2 BIOS setup program	93
3.2.1 Advanced Mode	94
3.2.2 EZ Mode	95
3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu	97
3.4 Main menu	106
3.4.1 System Language [English]	106
3.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	106
3.4.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	106
3.4.4 Security	107
3.5 Advanced menu	109
3.5.1 CPU Configuration	110
3.5.2 System Agent Configuration	112
3.5.3 PCH Configuration	113
3.5.4 SATA Configuration	114
3.5.5 USB Configuration	115
3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	117
3.5.7 APM	119
3.5.8 iROG Configuration	121
3.5.9 ROG Connect	121
3.5.10 LED Control	122
3.6 Monitor menu	123
3.7 Boot menu	127
3.8 Tools menu	129
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility	129
3.8.2 Asus SPD Information	129
3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	130
3.8.4 GO Button File	131
3.8.5 BIOS FlashBack	132
3.9 Exit menu	133
3.10 Updating BIOS	134
3.10.1 ASUS Update utility	135
3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility	138
3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	139
3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	140
Chapter 4: Software support	143
4.1 Installing an operating system	145
4.2 Support DVD information	145
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	145
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	146
4.3 Software information	147
4.3.1 AI Suite II	147
4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM	148
4.3.3 TurboV EVO	150
4.3.4 EPU	155
4.3.5 FAN Xpert	156
4.3.6 Probe II	157
4.3.7 ROG CPU-Z	158
4.3.8 MemTweakIt	159
4.3.9 ROG Connect	160
4.3.10 Audio configurations	163
4.4 RAID configurations	165
4.4.1 RAID definitions	165
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	166
4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	166
4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility	166
4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility	172
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	176
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	176
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	176
4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	177
4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	178
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support	181
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	183
5.1.1 Requirements	183
5.1.2 Before you begin	183
5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards	184
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers	185
5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	185
5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	187
5.2.1 Requirements	187
5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards	187
5.2.3 Installing the device drivers	188
5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	188
5.3 LucidLogix® Virtu™ solution	191
5.3.1 Hardware installation	191
5.3.2 Software configuration	193