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ASUS A88X-PRO

5-5

Chapter 5

5.2

AMD

®

Dual Graphics technology

The motherboard supports the AMD

®

Dual Graphics technology that allows you to install

multi-graphics processing units (GPU) CrossFireX cards.

5.2.1

System requirements

Before using AMD Dual Graphics, ensure that your system meets the following basic

requirements:

Operating System: Windows

®

7 or later versions

Memory capacity: Minimum 2GB

APU: A-Series

One graphics card with Dual Graphics support

Visit the AMD website for the latest graphics card support list.

5.2.2

Before you proceed

Configure the BIOS settings for the graphics card to support AMD Dual Graphics.
To set Internal Graphics:
1. Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
2. Go to Advanced > NB configuration > IGFX Multi-Monitor, set IGFX Multi-Monitor

to [Enabled].

3. Press to save the changes and exit BIOS settings. Select OK to confirm.

5.2.3

Installing AMD Graphics Driver

To install the driver that supports Dual Graphics technology:
1. Insert the Support DVD that comes with your motherboard into the optical drive. The

DVD automatically displays the Specials menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer.

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to

locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run

the DVD.

2. From the Drivers menu, click AMD Graphics Driver to install it. Follow the onscreen

instructions to finish the installation.

3.

Restart your computer after the installation is completed.

4.

When the system restarts, wait for a few seconds for the driver to load automatically.