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5.3LucidLogix® Virtu™ solution

LucidLogix® Virtu™ is a new generation GPU virtualization software that blurs the line between embedded graphics and discrete GPU for increased graphics performance. Its GPU virtualization dynamically assigns tasks to the best available graphics resources based on power, performance and system load. It allows users to fully utilize the unique capabilities of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features alongside the high end 3D rendering performance provided by installed graphics cards. For users with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu™ GPU virtualization provides great flexibility and efficiency.

• LucidLogix® Virtu™ supports Windows® 7 operating systems.

•Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family.

•iGPU Multi-Monitor support option has to be enabled in BIOS before installing LucidLogix® Virtu™.

•Supports NVIDIA® GF4xx/ 5xx series & AMD® HD5xxx/ 6xxx series graphic cards.

5.3.1Hardware installation

To install LucidLogix® Virtu™:

1.Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature.

2.Click the Drivers tab, then click LucidLogix® Virtu™ software.

3.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation.

i-Mode

To use LucidLogix® Virtu™ solution in i-Mode, display must be always connected to Sandy Bridge motherboard video output.

Be sure to set Initial Graphic Adaptor to iGPU in BIOS to activate i-Mode support.

d-Mode (recommended mode)

To use LucidLogix® Virtu™ solution in d-Mode, display must be connected to the discrete GPU installed in the system.

Be sure to set Initial Graphic Adaptor to PCIE or PCIE/ PCI in BIOS to enable d-Mode support.

i-Mode (output from the Sandy Bridge GPU)

d-Mode (output from the discrete GPU)

Both i-Mode and d-Mode enjoy the performance of Intel® Sandy Bridge built-in media features and discrete card. d-Mode is recommended for enhanced 3D gaming performance.

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