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6.1Overview

The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFire™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section.

6.1.1Requirements

•CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master)

•CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave)

•CrossFire™-ready motherboard

•Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See 8. ATX Power connectors on page 2-30 for details.

• Visit the ATI website or download the Radeon® X850 Crossfire™ Edition User’s Guide from the support DVD for detailed hardware requirements and installation procedures.

•The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems:

-Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2)

-Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition.

•Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFire™ Technology. Download the latest driver from the ATI website (www.ati.com)

•The maximum resolution of Radeon™ X850 CrossFire™ Edition is 1600 x

1200 at 65 MHz when you use DVI output.

6.1.2Before you begin

Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your system

To uninstall other graphics card drivers:

1.Close all current applications.

2.Go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.

3.Select your current graphics card driver/s.

4.Select Add/Remove.

5.Restart your system.

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Contents Motherboard Copyright 2008 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E3691 Second Edition FebruaryContents Bios setup Powering upAsus PC Probe Software supportAsus EPU Utility-AI Gear 3+ ATI CrossFire technology support Appendix CPU featuresCanadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission StatementElectrical safety Safety informationOperation safety About this guide Where to find more informationHow this guide is organized Typography Conventions used in this guideLAN P5K/EPU specifications summaryUSB Xiii Xiv It supports Chapter summary Welcome Package contentsProduct highlights Special featuresIeee 1394a support Gigabit LAN solutionPdif digital sound ready High Definition AudioAsus Quiet Thermal Solution Asus AI Lifestyle unique featuresAsus 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design AI NapAsus Crystal Sound Asus MyLogo3 Asus Intelligent Performance and Overclocking featuresAI Booster Precision TweakerHardware2 information Chapter summary Before you proceed Before you install or remove any component, ensureMotherboard overview Placement directionScrew holes 24.5cm 9.6in Motherboard layoutLayout contents Internal connectors Central Processing Unit CPU To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Installing the CPULoad plate Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Heatsink and fan assembly in place To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanNarrow end of the groove Overview System memorySockets Memory configurationsSS/DS Dimm SS Single-sided / DS Double-sided Dimm support Removing a Dimm Installing a DimmUnlock a Dimm socket by pressing Configuring an expansion card Installing an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Expansion slotsIRQ assignments for this motherboard Interrupt assignmentsThese IRQs are usually available for PCI devices PCI Express x1 slots PCI slotsPCI Express x16 slots Primary PCI Express x16 slot Universal PCI Express slot max. x4 modeClear RTC RAM Clrtc JumperRear panel connectors ConnectorsLAN port LED indications Channel Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationFloppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin Floppy Internal connectorsIDE connector 40-1 pin Prie IDE SATA3 Right angle sideIeee 1394a port connector 10-1 pin IE13942 USB connectors 10-1 pin USB 78, USB 9 10, USB 11P5K/EPU Fan connectors ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V Chassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin ChassisAafp Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin AafpCD black Optical drive audio connector 4-pin CDSystem power LED 2-pin Pled System panel connector 20-8 pin PanelATX power button/soft-off button 2-pin Pwrsw Reset button 2-pin ResetAsus Q-Connector system panel Powering up Chapter summary Starting up for the first time Bios BeepUsing the dual function power switch Using the OS shut down functionTurning off the computer Bios setup Chapter summary Asus Update utility Managing and updating your BiosInstalling Asus Update Updating the Bios through the Internet Complete the update process Updating the Bios through a Bios fileFlash Type Winbond W25X80 Asus EZ Flash 2 utilityUpdating the Bios file Copying the current BiosTo copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility To update the Bios file using the Afudos utilityUtility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios Recovering the Bios from the support DVD Asus CrashFree Bios 3 utilityRecovering the Bios from the USB flash disk Bios setup program Configuration Bios menu screenSettings Menu barMenu items Configuration fieldsSub-menu items Pop-up windowSystem Time Main menuSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Floppy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5PIO Mode Auto LBA/Large Mode AutoSata Type AutoSata Configuration Sata Port1 Auto Processor System InformationSystem Memory Advanced menu JumperFree ConfigurationAi Overclocking Auto FSB Strap to North Bridge Auto CPU Ratio Control AutoFSB Frequency Pcie Frequency AutoConfiguration options Auto 1T 2T Dram Command Rate AutoConfiguration options Auto Disabled Enabled Dram Timing Control AutoCPU Voltage Auto Transaction Booster AutoCPU PLL Voltage Auto FSB Termination Voltage AutoSouth Bridge Voltage Auto Clock Over-Charging Mode AutoLoad-Line Calibration Auto CPU Voltage Reference AutoUSB Configuration Legacy USB Support Auto C1E Support Enabled CPU ConfigurationCPU TM Function Enabled Vanderpool Technology EnabledIntelR SpeedStep TM Tech. Disabled Max Cpuid Value Limit DisabledNorth Bridge Chipset Configuration ChipsetHigh Definition Audio Enabled OnBoard Devices ConfigurationOnboard 1394 Controller Enabled Marvell IDE Controller EnabledPCIPnP Configuration options no YESSerial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 Plug And Play O/S noSuspend Mode Auto Power menuRepost Video on S3 Resume Disabled Acpi Version DisabledAPM Configuration Hardware Monitor Chassis Target Temperature 37C Chassis Q-Fan Control DisabledCPU Fan Profile Optimal Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored / N/ABoot Device Priority Boot menu1st ~ xxth Boot Device xxx Drive Boot Settings Configuration Security Change Supervisor PasswordChange User Password User Access Level Full AccessClear User Password Password Check SetupAsus EZ Flash Tools menuAsus Ai Net Marvell Post Check LAN Cable DisabledExit menu Load Setup DefaultsExit & Save Changes Exit & Discard ChangesBios setup Software5 support Installing an operating system Support DVD information Installing an operating systemRunning the support DVD Drivers menu Utilities menu Asus InstAll-Installation Wizard for UtilitiesMarvell Yukon VCT Application CyberLink PowerBackup Asus UpdateAsus PC Probe Asus AI SuiteManual menu Asus Contact information Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format Displays the general specifications of the motherboardOther information Motherboard InfoTechnical support Form Displays the contents of the support DVD in text formatFilelist Asus MyLogo3 Software informationAsus P5K/EPU AI NET2 Using the Virtual Cable TesterUsing PC Probe Installing PC ProbeTo install PC Probe II on your computer Asus PC ProbeButton Functioin PreferencesChanging the monitor panels position Hardware monitor panelsDMI browser WMI browserUsage PCI browserMemory usage Configuring PC ProbeUsing AI Suite Installing AI SuiteTo install AI Suite on your computer Asus AI SuiteOther feature buttons Click Asus EPU Utility-AI Gear 3+ Energy Saving Status Asus AI Nap Asus Q-Fan Click Apply at the bottom to save the setupAsus AI Booster Asus AI Direct Link Using AI Direct LinkClick OK and the Ready for incoming message appears Name of the computer found To connect to another computerIs listed. Click Open to open its Shared folderSoftware support ATI CrossFire6 technology support Chapter summary Overview Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your systemRequirements Before you beginInstalling CrossFire graphics cards Asus P5K/EPU ATI MVP technology support Cancel Installing the device driversHardware Wizard window. Click Read the License Agreement, then click YesClick Finish Launching the Catalyst Control Center Using the Catalyst Control CenterCatalyst Control Center Dialog Box Hotkeys Profiles Help ATI MVP technology support CPU features Chapter summary Intel EM64T Using the Intel EM64T featureEnhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist System requirementsUsing the Eist Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Using the Hyper-Threading TechnologyAppendix CPU features