Asus Z87M-PLUS - Manual (Page 157)

ASUS Z87M-PLUS 7-1
Chapter 6
Multiple GPU support
7
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.
7.1 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 ® certified.
Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD ® CrossFireX technology.
Download the latest driver from the AMD ® website (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 (http://game.amd.com) for the latest certified graphics
card and the supported 3D application list.
7.2 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. For Windows ® 7, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features.
For Windows ® 8, go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features.
3. Select your current graphics card driver/s.
4. Select Uninstall.
5. Turn off your computer.
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Chapter 7: Multiple GPU support