Chapter 2 – Asus P7P55D Premium User Manual

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Chapter 2

VGA configuration

PCI Express operating mode

PCIe x16_1

PCIe x16_2

Single VGA/PCIe card

x16

(Recommend for single VGA)

N/A

Dual VGA/PCIe card

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In single VGA card mode, use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express

x16 graphics card to get better performance.

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In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 (blue) and PCIe 2.0 x16_2

(gray) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance.

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We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™

mode. Refer to page 2-39 for details.

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Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when

using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Refer to page 2-37 for

details.