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Multiple GPU technology support, 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology, 5.1.1 Requirements

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Chapter 5 Chapter 5: 5.1 Multiple GPU technology support ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multigraphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In CrossFireX mode, you should have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are ATI® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the ATI Game website at http://game.amd.com for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. 5.1.2 Before you begin For ATI CrossFireX to work properly, you have to uninstall all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your system. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers 1. Close all current applications. 2. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Select your current graphics card driver/s. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer. ASUS P9D WS 5-1

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
P9D WS specifications summary	10
Chapter 1: Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	13
1.2 Package contents	13
1.3 Special features	14
1.3.1 Product highlights	14
1.3.2 ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features	15
1.3.3 ASUS features	16
Chapter 2: Hardware information	19
2.1 Before you proceed	19
2.2 Motherboard overview	20
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	20
2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	22
2.2.3 System memory	23
2.2.4 Expansion slots	29
2.2.5 Onboard buttons and switches	31
2.2.6 Onboard LEDs	34
2.2.7 Jumper	39
2.2.8 Internal connectors	41
2.3 Building your computer system	52
2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system	52
2.3.2 CPU installation	53
2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	55
2.3.4 DIMM installation	57
2.3.5 Motherboard installation	58
2.3.6 ATX Power connection	60
2.3.7 SATA device connection	61
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector	62
2.3.9 Expansion Card installation	63
2.3.10 BIOS update utility	64
2.3.11 Rear panel connection	65
2.3.12 Audio I/O connections	66
2.4 Starting up for the first time	69
2.5 Turning off the computer	69
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	71
3.1 Knowing BIOS	71
3.2 BIOS setup program	72
3.2.1 EZ Mode	73
3.2.2 Advanced Mode	74
3.3 My Favorites	76
3.4 Main menu	77
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu	79
3.6 Advanced menu	94
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	95
3.6.2 PCH Configuration	98
3.6.3 SATA Configuration	99
3.6.4 System Agent Configuration	101
3.6.5 USB Configuration	103
3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration	104
3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration	105
3.6.8 APM	107
3.6.9 Network Stack	108
3.7 Monitor menu	109
3.8 Boot menu	112
3.9 Tools menu	118
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	118
3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	118
3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information	119
3.10 Exit menu	120
3.11 Updating BIOS	121
3.11.1 EZ Update	121
3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	122
3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3	123
3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	124
Chapter 4: Software support	127
4.1 Installing an operating system	127
4.2 Support DVD information	127
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	127
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	128
4.3 Software information	129
4.3.1 AI Suite 3	129
4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM	131
4.3.3 EPU	133
4.3.4 Fan Xpert 2	134
4.3.5 USB 3.0 Boost	136
4.3.6 EZ Update	137
4.3.7 Network iControl	138
4.3.8 System Information	140
4.3.9 USB BIOS Flashback	142
4.3.10 USB Charger+	143
4.3.11 Audio configurations	144
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support	147
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	147
5.1.1 Requirements	147