Asus X99-E-10G WS User Manual

ASUS X99-E-10G WS
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Chapter 6
Multiple GPU Support
6
6.1 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.
6.1.1 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 at 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athttp://game.amd.comforthelatestcertiedgraphics
card and the supported 3D application list.
6.1.2 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. Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features.
3. Select your current graphics card driver/s.
4. Select Uninstall.
5. Turn off your computer.
Chapter 6: Multi GPU Support

Asus X99-E-10G WS Specifications

General

ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Quad-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	8
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3333 MHz
HDD size	2.5/3.5 \
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)	1
Processor socket	LGA 2011-v3
Intel Xeon series	E5-1600, E5-2600
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Compatible processor series	Intel® Xeon®
Graphics card family	AMD, NVIDIA
Parallel processing technology support	4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Number of HDDs supported	10
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	0
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
ACPI version	5.0
BIOS memory size	16 Mbit
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version	2.7
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4
Wi-Fi	No
LAN controller	Intel® X550
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Cables included	SATA
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 90 %
Audio chip	Realtek ALC1150
Component for	Workstation
Motherboard chipset	Intel® X99
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	CEB
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots	7

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	267 mm
Width	305 mm