Asus M5A88-V EVO Specifications download pdf (Page 117)

ASUS M5A88-V EVO 5-1

Chapter 5

5.1.2 Before you begin

For ATI CrossFireX to work properly, you have to uninstall all existing graphics card drivers

before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your system.

To uninstall all existing graphics card drivers:

1. Close all current applications.

2. For Windows XP, go to

Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.

For Windows Vista / 7, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features.

3. Select your current graphics card drivers.

4. For Windows XP, select

Add/Remove.

For Windows Vista / 7, select Uninstall.

5. Turn off your computer.

5.1 ATI

CrossFireX™ technology

The motherboard supports the ATI

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

• Prepare two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-

GPU graphics card that are ATI

certied.

• Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology.

Download the latest driver from the AMD website at 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.

• We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment.

• Visit the AMD ATI website for the latest graphics card support list.

Chapter 5: ATI

CrossFireX™ technology support

Chapter 5

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