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NVIDIA® SLI® technology, 6.2.1 Requirements, 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards

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6.2 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. 6.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you should have two 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 at www.nvidia.com. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website at http://www.nzone.com for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. To install two SLI-ready graphics cards: 1. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multigraphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. Chapter 6 ASUS X99-E-10G WS 6-7

Section	Page
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
Conventions used in this guide	9
Typography	9
X99-E-10G WS specifications summary	10
Package contents	15
Installation tools and components	16
Chapter 1: Product Introduction	17
1.1 Special features	17
1.1.1 Product highlights	17
1.1.2 Other special features	18
1.2 Motherboard overview	19
1.2.1 Before you proceed	19
1.2.2 Motherboard layout	20
1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	22
1.2.4 System memory	23
1.2.5 Expansion slots	25
1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches	28
1.2.7 Jumpers	32
1.2.8 Onboard LEDs	33
1.2.9 Internal connectors	40
Chapter 2: Basic Installation	53
2.1 Building your PC system	53
2.1.1 Motherboard installation	53
2.1.2 CPU installation	55
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	57
2.1.4 DIMM installation	58
2.1.5 ATX Power connection	59
2.1.6 SATA device connection	60
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector	61
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation	62
2.2 BIOS update utility	63
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections	65
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection	65
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections	67
2.4 Starting up for the first time	69
2.5 Turning off the computer	70
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
3.2.3 QFan Control	77
3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard	79
3.3 My Favorites	82
3.4 Main menu	84
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu	86
3.6 Advanced menu	105
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	106
3.6.2 PCH Configuration	108
3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration	109
3.6.4 System Agent Configuration	111
3.6.5 USB Configuration	114
3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration	115
3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration	116
3.6.8 APM Configuration	118
3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration	119
3.6.10 HDD/SDD SMART Information	119
3.6.11 Intel(R) Ethernet Controller - 00:1E:99:00:01:1B	120
3.6.12 Intel(R) Ethernet Controller - 00:1E:99:00:01:1C	121
3.7 Monitor menu	122
3.8 Boot menu	129
3.9 Tool menu	134
3.9.1 GPU Post	134
3.9.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility	134
3.9.3 Secure Erase	134
3.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile	136
3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information	137
3.10 Exit menu	138
3.11 Updating BIOS	139
3.11.1 EZ Update	139
3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3	140
3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3	142
Chapter 4: Software Support	143
4.1 Installing an operating system	143
4.2 Support DVD information	143
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	143
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	144
4.3 Software information	145
4.4 AI Suite 3	145
4.4.1 Dual Intelligent Processors 5	149
4.4.2 TPU (Turbo Processing Unit)	150
4.4.3 Turbo App	151
4.4.4 EPU (Energy Processing Unit)	152
4.4.5 Fan Xpert 4	153
4.4.6 PC Cleaner	154
4.4.7 DIGI+ Power Control	155
4.4.8 Ai Charger+	157
4.4.9 USB 3.1 Boost	158
4.4.10 EZ Update	159
4.4.11 System Information	160
4.4.12 Mobo Connect	161
4.4.13 USB BIOS Flashback	162
4.4.14 Push Notice	164
4.5 Audio configurations	167
Chapter 5: RAID Support	169
5.1 RAID configurations	169
5.1.1 RAID definitions	169
5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	170
5.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS	170
5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility	171
5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk	175
5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	175
Chapter 6: Multi GPU Support	177
6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology	177
6.1.1 Requirements	177
6.1.2 Before you begin	177
6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards	178
6.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards	179
6.1.5 Installing four CrossFireX™ graphics cards	180
6.1.6 Installing the device drivers	181
6.1.7 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology	181
6.2 NVIDIA® SLI® technology	183
6.2.1 Requirements	183
6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards	183
6.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards	184
6.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards	185
6.2.5 Installing the device drivers	186
6.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI® technology	186
Appendix	189
X99-E-10G WS block diagram	189
Notices	190