Asus P9X79 User Manual

5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
Chapter 5
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.
4. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX
bridge connector to the goldngers on
each graphics card. Ensure that the
connector is rmly in place.
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.
goldngers
CrossFireX bridge
(bundled with
graphics cards)

Asus P9X79 Specifications

General

Non-ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Quad-channel
Number of memory slots	8
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1066, 1333, 1600, 1866, 2133, 2400 MHz
Processor socket	LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Compatible processor series	Intel® Core™ i7
Maximum number of SMP processors	1
USB 2.0 connectors	4
Number of SATA III connectors	2
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	6
Audio chip	Realtek ALC892
Component for	PC
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA II, SATA III
On-board graphics card	No
Parallel processing technology support	Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI
PCI Express x16 slots	3
PCI Express slots version	3.0
Controller interface type	Intel X79
Controller 2nd interface type	ASMedia ASM1061
Trial software	Anti-virus
Bundled software	ASUS Utilities ASUS Update
LAN controller	Intel® 82579V
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS type	UEFI
ACPI version	2.0a
BIOS memory size	64 Mbit

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	244 mm
Width	305 mm