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Chapter 5 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In Dual SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • In Triple SLI mode, you should have three 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 2-35 for details. • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • The NVIDIA Triple SLI technology is supported by Windows® Vista™ operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	7
Safety information	8
About this guide	9
P6X58D Premium specifications summary	11
Chapter 1: Product introduction	15
1.1 Welcome!	15
1.2 Package contents	15
1.3 Special features	16
1.3.1 Product highlights	16
1.3.2 ASUS unique features	17
1.3.3 ASUS exclusive overclocking features	19
Chapter 2: Hardware information	21
2.1 Before you proceed	21
2.2 Motherboard overview	22
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	22
2.2.2 Layout contents	23
2.2.3 Placement direction	24
2.2.4 Screw holes	24
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	25
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	25
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	28
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	29
2.4 System memory	30
2.4.1 Overview	30
2.4.2 Memory configurations	31
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	37
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	37
2.5 Expansion slots	38
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	38
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	38
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	39
2.5.4 PCI slots	40
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot	40
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots	40
2.6 Jumpers	42
2.7 Onboard switches	43
2.8 Connectors	45
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors	45
2.8.2 Audio I/O connections	46
2.8.3 Internal connectors	49
2.8.4 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)	57
2.9 Starting up for the first time	58
2.10 Turning off the computer	58
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	59
3.1 Knowing BIOS	59
3.2 Updating BIOS	59
3.2.1 ASUS Update utility	60
3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	62
3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	63
3.3 BIOS setup program	64
3.3.1 BIOS menu screen	64
3.3.2 Menu bar	64
3.3.3 Navigation keys	65
3.3.4 Menu items	65
3.3.5 Submenu items	65
3.3.6 Configuration fields	65
3.3.7 Pop-up window	65
3.3.8 Scroll bar	65
3.3.9 General help	65
3.4 Main menu	66
3.4.1 SATA 1–6	66
3.4.2 Storage Configuration	68
3.4.3 AHCI Configuration	69
3.4.4 System Information	69
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu	70
3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	70
3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]	71
3.5.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]	71
3.5.4 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled]	71
3.5.5 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto]	71
3.5.6 BCLK Frequency [XXX]	71
3.5.8 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	72
3.5.9 UCLK Frequency [XXX]	72
3.5.10 QPI Link Data Rate [Auto]	72
3.5.11 DRAM Timing Control [Auto]	72
3.5.7 PCIE Frequency [XXX]	72
3.5.12 CPU Voltage Control [Manual]	74
3.5.13 CPU Voltage [Auto]	74
3.5.14 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	74
3.5.15 QPI/DRAM Core Voltage [Auto]	74
3.5.16 IOH Voltage [Auto]	75
3.5.17 IOH PCIE Voltage [Auto]	75
3.5.18 ICH Voltage [Auto]	75
3.5.19 ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto]	75
3.5.20 DRAM Bus Voltage [Auto]	75
3.5.21 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto]	76
3.5.22 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto]	76
3.5.23 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	76
3.5.24 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto]	76
3.5.25 CPU Clock Skew [Auto]	76
3.5.26 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	76
3.5.27 IOH Clock Skew [Auto]	76
3.5.28 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]	76
3.6 Advanced menu	77
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	77
3.6.2 Chipset	80
3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	80
3.6.4 USB Configuration	82
3.6.5 PCIPnP	83
3.7 Power menu	84
3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	84
3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	84
3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	84
3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	84
3.7.5 EuP Ready [Disabled]	84
3.7.6 APM Configuration	85
3.7.7 Hardware Monitor	86
3.8 Boot menu	87
3.8.1 Boot Device Priority	87
3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration	88
3.8.3 Security	89
3.9 Tools menu	91
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	91
3.9.2 Express Gate [Auto]	92
3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	93
3.9.4 AI NET 2	94
3.10 Exit menu	95
Chapter 4: Software support	97
4.1 Installing an operating system	97
4.2 Support DVD information	97
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	97
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	98
4.3 Software information	99
4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II	99
4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite	100
4.3.3 ASUS EPU	101
4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert	102
4.3.5 ASUS TurboV	103
4.3.6 ASUS Express Gate SSD	104
4.3.7 Audio configurations	105
4.4 RAID configurations	106
4.4.1 RAID definitions	106
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	107
4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	107
4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility	107
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	111
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	111
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	111
4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	112
4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	113
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support	115
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	115
5.1.1 Requirements	115
5.1.2 Before you begin	115
5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards	116
5.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards	117
5.1.5 Installing the device drivers	118
5.1.6 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	118
5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	120
5.2.1 Requirements	120
5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards	121
5.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards	122
5.2.4 Installing the device drivers	123