Installing CrossFire graphics cards | Asus P5K/EPU guide

6.2Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards

Before installing a CrossFire™ system, refer to the user guide that came with the ATI® CrossFire™ Edition graphics card.

To install the graphics cards:

1.Prepare one CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card and one CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card.

Slave graphics card

Master graphics card

2.Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 blue slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.

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Asus P5K/EPU manual Installing CrossFire graphics cards

Contents

Motherboard E3691 Second Edition February Copyright 2008 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved Contents Powering up Bios setup Asus EPU Utility-AI Gear 3+ Software supportAsus PC Probe Appendix CPU features ATI CrossFire technology support Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Operation safety Safety informationElectrical safety How this guide is organized Where to find more informationAbout this guide Conventions used in this guide Typography P5K/EPU specifications summary LAN USB Xiii Xiv It supports Chapter summary Package contents Welcome Special features Product highlights Pdif digital sound ready Gigabit LAN solutionIeee 1394a support High Definition Audio Asus 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design Asus AI Lifestyle unique featuresAsus Quiet Thermal Solution AI Nap Asus Crystal Sound AI Booster Asus Intelligent Performance and Overclocking featuresAsus MyLogo3 Precision Tweaker Hardware2 information Chapter summary Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you proceed Screw holes Placement directionMotherboard overview Motherboard layout 24.5cm 9.6in Layout contents Internal connectors Central Processing Unit CPU Installing the CPU To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Load plate Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Heatsink and fan assembly in place Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan Narrow end of the groove System memory Overview Memory configurations Sockets SS/DS Dimm SS Single-sided / DS Double-sided Dimm support Unlock a Dimm socket by pressing Installing a DimmRemoving a Dimm To install an expansion card Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card Expansion slots These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices Interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI Express x16 slots PCI slotsPCI Express x1 slots Universal PCI Express slot max. x4 mode Primary PCI Express x16 slot Jumper Clear RTC RAM Clrtc LAN port LED indications ConnectorsRear panel connectors Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Channel IDE connector 40-1 pin Prie IDE Internal connectorsFloppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin Floppy Right angle side SATA3 USB connectors 10-1 pin USB 78, USB 9 10, USB 11 Ieee 1394a port connector 10-1 pin IE13942 P5K/EPU Fan connectors Chassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin Chassis ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin Aafp Aafp Optical drive audio connector 4-pin CD CD black ATX power button/soft-off button 2-pin Pwrsw System panel connector 20-8 pin PanelSystem power LED 2-pin Pled Reset button 2-pin Reset Asus Q-Connector system panel Powering up Chapter summary Bios Beep Starting up for the first time Turning off the computer Using the OS shut down functionUsing the dual function power switch Bios setup Chapter summary Installing Asus Update Managing and updating your BiosAsus Update utility Updating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Complete the update process Asus EZ Flash 2 utility Flash Type Winbond W25X80 To copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility Copying the current BiosUpdating the Bios file To update the Bios file using the Afudos utility Utility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios Recovering the Bios from the USB flash disk Asus CrashFree Bios 3 utilityRecovering the Bios from the support DVD Bios setup program Settings Bios menu screenConfiguration Menu bar Sub-menu items Configuration fieldsMenu items Pop-up window System Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Main menuSystem Time Floppy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5 Sata LBA/Large Mode AutoPIO Mode Auto Type Auto Sata Configuration Sata Port1 Auto System Memory System InformationProcessor Ai Overclocking Auto JumperFree ConfigurationAdvanced menu FSB Frequency CPU Ratio Control AutoFSB Strap to North Bridge Auto Pcie Frequency Auto Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Dram Command Rate AutoConfiguration options Auto 1T 2T Dram Timing Control Auto CPU PLL Voltage Auto Transaction Booster AutoCPU Voltage Auto FSB Termination Voltage Auto Load-Line Calibration Auto Clock Over-Charging Mode AutoSouth Bridge Voltage Auto CPU Voltage Reference Auto USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Auto CPU TM Function Enabled CPU ConfigurationC1E Support Enabled Vanderpool Technology Enabled North Bridge Chipset Configuration Max Cpuid Value Limit DisabledIntelR SpeedStep TM Tech. Disabled Chipset Onboard 1394 Controller Enabled OnBoard Devices ConfigurationHigh Definition Audio Enabled Marvell IDE Controller Enabled Serial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 Configuration options no YESPCIPnP Plug And Play O/S no Repost Video on S3 Resume Disabled Power menuSuspend Mode Auto Acpi Version Disabled APM Configuration Hardware Monitor CPU Fan Profile Optimal Chassis Q-Fan Control DisabledChassis Target Temperature 37C Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored / N/A 1st ~ xxth Boot Device xxx Drive Boot menuBoot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Change Supervisor Password Security Clear User Password User Access Level Full AccessChange User Password Password Check Setup Tools menu Asus EZ Flash Marvell Post Check LAN Cable Disabled Asus Ai Net Exit & Save Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit menu Exit & Discard Changes Bios setup Software5 support Installing an operating system Running the support DVD Installing an operating systemSupport DVD information Drivers menu Marvell Yukon VCT Application Asus InstAll-Installation Wizard for UtilitiesUtilities menu Asus PC Probe Asus UpdateCyberLink PowerBackup Asus AI Suite Manual menu Asus Contact information Other information Displays the general specifications of the motherboardDisplays the support DVD contents in graphical format Motherboard Info Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text formatTechnical support Form Software information Asus MyLogo3 Asus P5K/EPU Using the Virtual Cable Tester AI NET2 To install PC Probe II on your computer Installing PC ProbeUsing PC Probe Asus PC Probe Preferences Button Functioin Hardware monitor panels Changing the monitor panels position WMI browser DMI browser PCI browser Usage Configuring PC Probe Memory usage To install AI Suite on your computer Installing AI SuiteUsing AI Suite Asus AI Suite Other feature buttons Click Asus EPU Utility-AI Gear 3+ Energy Saving Status Asus AI Nap Click Apply at the bottom to save the setup Asus Q-Fan Asus AI Booster Click OK and the Ready for incoming message appears Using AI Direct LinkAsus AI Direct Link Is listed. Click Open to open its To connect to another computerName of the computer found Shared folder Software support ATI CrossFire6 technology support Chapter summary Requirements Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your systemOverview Before you begin Installing CrossFire graphics cards Asus P5K/EPU ATI MVP technology support Hardware Wizard window. Click Installing the device driversCancel Read the License Agreement, then click Yes Click Finish Using the Catalyst Control Center Launching the Catalyst Control Center Catalyst Control Center Dialog Box Hotkeys Profiles Help ATI MVP technology support CPU features Chapter summary Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist Using the Intel EM64T featureIntel EM64T System requirements Using the Eist Using the Hyper-Threading Technology Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Appendix CPU features