Chapter 5: Multiple Gpu Technology Support; Amd ® Crossfirex™ Technology; Requirements; Before You Begin - Asus A88X PRO User Manual

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

Requirements

• In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics
cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are AMD
• Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX technology.
Download the latest driver from the AMD website (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 AMD CrossFireX to work properly, you have to uninstall all existing graphics card drivers
before installing AMD CrossFireX graphics cards to your system.
To uninstall existing graphics card drivers:
1. Close all current applications.
2. For Windows
For Windows
3. Select your current graphics card driver/s.
4. For Windows
For Windows
5. Turn off your computer.
ASUS A88X-PRO
Chapter 5
CrossFireX™ technology
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CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install
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We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment.
Visit the AMD Game website (http://game.amd.com) for the latest certified graphics
card and the supported 3D application list.
XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
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7 / Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features.
8 / Windows
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XP, select Add/Remove.
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7 / Vista, select Uninstall.
8 / Windows
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Multiple GPU technology support
certified.
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