Chapter 5: Multiple Gpu Technology Support; Ati ® Crossfirex™ Technology; Requirements; Before You Begin - Asus M5A99X EVO User Manual

Chapter 5:
5.1 ATI
The motherboard supports the ATI
multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in
this section.
5.1.1

Requirements

• Prepare two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-
GPU graphics card that are ATI
• Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology.
Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com.
• Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power
required by your system. See Chapter 2 for details.
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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 all existing graphics card drivers:
1. Close all current applications.
For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
2.
For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features.
3. Select your current graphics card drivers.
For Windows XP, select Add/Remove.
4.
For Windows Vista, select Uninstall.
5. Turn off your computer.
ASUS M5A99X EVO
Chapter 5
CrossFireX™ technology
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CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install
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certified.
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We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment.
Visit the AMD ATI website for the latest graphics card support list. Visit the AMD ATI website for the latest graphics card support list.
Multiple GPU technology support
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