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I-mode, D-mode (recommended mode) – Asus Maximus IV Extreme-Z User Manual

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Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

Both i-Mode and d-Mode enjoy the performance of Intel

®

Sandy Bridge built-in

media features and discrete card. d-Mode is recommended for enhanced 3D

gaming performance.

i-Mode

To use LucidLogix

®

Virtu™ solution in i-Mode, display must be always connected to

Sandy Bridge motherboard video output.

iMode is only available on selected models.

d-Mode (recommended mode)

To use LucidLogix

®

Virtu™ solution in d-Mode, display must be connected to the

discrete GPU installed in the system.

Be sure to set Initial Graphic Adaptor to PCIE or PCIE/ PCI in BIOS to enable

d-Mode support.