Asus MAXIMUSVIEXTREME Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1
We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI
®
mode.
Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
4th generation Intel
®
Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 speed rate.
When the system is running with four VGA cards, ensure to connect the EZ PLUG_1/2
for extra PCIe power supply.
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x16/x8_1 slot switches to x8 mode when other PCIe 3.0/2.0 slots are
occupied.
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x8_B2 slot will be disabled when PCIe 3.0/2.0_x16_A2, PCIe 3.0/2.0_
x8_3, PCIe 3.0/2.0_x8_4 slots are occupied.
VGA Conguration
PCIe 3.0 operating mode
Single VGA
SLI/
CrossFireX
3-WAY SLI/
CrossFireX
4-WAY SLI/
CrossreX
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x16/x8_1 x16 (Native) x8 (Native) x8 (Native) x8 (Native)
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x16_A2
x16 x16
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x8_B2
x8 (Native)
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x8_3
x8 x8
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x8_4
x8