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4. Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. Chapter 5 CrossFireX bridge (bundled with graphics cards) 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. Goldfingers 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

Section	Page
P7P55D 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 Xtreme Design—Hybrid Processor	17
1.3.3 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid Phase	17
1.3.4 ASUS Xtreme Design—Hybrid OS	17
1.3.5 ASUS Exclusive Features	18
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	39
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	39
2.5 Expansion slots	40
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	40
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	40
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	41
2.5.4 PCI slots	42
2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (2.5GT/s)	42
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots	42
2.6 Onboard switches	44
2.7 Connectors	47
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors	47
2.7.2 Audio I/O connections	48
2.7.3 Internal connectors	51
2.7.4. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)	61
2.8 Onboard LEDs	62
2.9 Starting up for the first time	63
2.10 Turning off the computer	63
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	65
3.1 Knowing BIOS	65
3.2 Updating BIOS	65
3.2.1 ASUS Update utility	66
3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	68
3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	69
3.3 BIOS setup program	70
3.3.1 BIOS menu screen	70
3.3.2 Menu bar	70
3.3.3 Navigation keys	71
3.3.4 Menu items	71
3.3.5 Submenu items	71
3.3.6 Configuration fields	71
3.3.7 Pop-up window	71
3.3.8 Scroll bar	71
3.3.9 General help	71
3.4 Main menu	72
3.4.1 SATA 1-6	72
3.4.2 Storage Configuration	74
3.4.3 AHCI Configuration	74
3.4.4 System Information	75
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu	76
3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	76
3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]	77
3.5.3 Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]	77
3.5.4 Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled]	77
3.5.5 Xtreme Phase Full Power Mode [Auto]	78
3.5.6 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	78
3.5.7 QPI Frequency [Auto]	78
3.5.8. DRAM Timing Control [Auto]	78
3.5.9 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto]	80
3.5.10 CPU Clock Skew [Auto]	80
3.5.11 CPU Voltage Mode [Offset]	80
3.5.12 IMC Voltage [Auto]	81
3.5.13 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	81
3.5.14 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	81
3.5.15 PCH Voltage [Auto]	82
3.5.16 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto]	82
3.5.17 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto]	82
3.5.18 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	82
3.5.19 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	82
3.5.20 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]	82
3.6 Advanced menu	83
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	83
3.6.2 Uncore Configuration	85
3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	86
3.6.4 USB Configuration	87
3.6.5 PCIPnP	88
3.6.6 Intel VT-d [Disabled]	88
3.6.7 T.Probe [Enabled]	88
3.7 Power menu	89
3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	89
3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	89
3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	89
3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	89
3.7.5 EuP Ready [Disabled]	89
3.7.6 APM Configuration	90
3.7.7 Hardware Monitor	91
3.8 Boot menu	93
3.8.1 Boot Device Priority	93
3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration	94
3.8.3 Security	95
3.9 Tools menu	97
3.9.1 ASUS O.C. Profile	97
3.9.2 AI NET 2	98
3.9.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2	98
3.9.4 Express Gate [Auto]	99
3.9.5 ID LED [Enabled]	99
3.10 Exit menu	100
Chapter 4: Software support	101
4.1 Installing an operating system	101
4.2 Support DVD information	101
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	101
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	102
4.3 Software information	103
4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II	103
4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite	104
4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert	105
4.3.4 ASUS EPU-6 Engine	106
4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate SSD	107
4.3.6 VIA® High Definition Audio utility	108
4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility— TurboV EVO	109
4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV	109
4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode	110
4.4.3 Using ASUS Turbo Key	111
4.5 RAID configurations	112
4.5.1 RAID definitions	112
4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	113
4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	113
4.5.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility	113
4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk	117
4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	117
4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	117
4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	118
4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	118
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support	121
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	121
5.1.1 Requirements	121
5.1.2 Before you begin	121
5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards	121
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers	122
5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	123
5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	124
5.2.1 Requirements	124
5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards	124
5.2.3 Installing the device drivers	125