Asus X99-M WS User Manual

ASUS X99-M 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-M WS Specifications

General

Non-ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Quad-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1866, 2666, 2800, 2133, 3000, 2400, 3200 MHz
Processor socket	LGA 2011-v3
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Compatible processor series	Intel® Core™ i7
USB 2.0 connectors	2
Number of SATA II connectors	0
Number of SATA III connectors	8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
ACPI version	5.0
BIOS memory size	16 Mbit
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.
LAN controller	Intel I218-LM, Intel I210-AT
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth version	4.0
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Audio chip	Realtek ALC1150
Component for	PC
Power source type	ATX
Motherboard chipset	Intel® X99
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way SLI, Quad-GPU SLI, 2-Way CrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireX
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 90 %
Cables included	USB, SATA
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020

Weight and Dimensions

Width	244 mm