Asus M5A99X EVO User Manual

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Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
Chapter 5
4. Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX
bridge connector to the goldfingers on
each graphics card. Ensure that the
connector is firmly in place.
Goldngers
CrossFireX bridge
(bundled with
graphics cards)
5. Connect two independent auxiliary power
sources from the power supply to the two
graphics cards separately.
6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the
graphics card.
5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards
The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard
layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.
1. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics
cards.
2. Insert the two graphics card into the
PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard
has more than two PCIEX16 slots,
refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual
for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots
recommended for multi-graphics card
installation.
3. Ensure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.

Asus M5A99X EVO Specifications

General

Chipset	AMD 990X
CPU Socket	AM3+
Memory Type	DDR3
Max Memory	32GB
Memory Standard	DDR3 2133(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066
Form Factor	ATX
Audio	Realtek ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Memory Slots	4
Storage Interfaces	6 x SATA 6Gb/s
USB Ports	12 x USB 2.0
LAN	Realtek 8111E
Multi-GPU Support	AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX