Asus WS C621E SAGE Series - Chapter 5: Multi GPU Support; AMD CrossFireX Technology; CrossFireX Requirements; Before You Begin CrossFireX Setup

ASUS WS C621E SAGE
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Chapter 5
Multiple GPU Support
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5.1 AMD
®
CrossFireX™ technology
The motherboard supports the AMD
®
CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install
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
®
certied.
• 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 1 for details.
• Werecommendthatyouinstalladditionalchassisfansforbetterthermalenvironment.
• VisittheAMDGamewebsite(http://game.amd.com)forthelatestcertiedgraphics
card and the supported 3D application list.
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. PresstheWindowskeyonyourkeyboardtobringuptheStartmenu.
3. Type Control Panel in the search box, then select Control Panel.
4. Select Programs and Features.
5. Selectyourcurrentgraphicscarddriver/s,thenselectUninstall/Change.
6. Turn off your computer.
Chapter 5: Multi GPU Support