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CHAPTER 4: (HYBRID) CROSSFIREX FUNCTION
4.1 C
ROSSFIREX REQUIREMENTS
Only Windows XP/Vista supports CrossFireX (Dual Video) function.
A pair of graphics cards with Radeon HD3650/HD3850/HD3870/HD4850/
HD4870/HD4670/HD4650/HD4350/HD4550/HD4830 GPU.
The graphics card driver should support CrossFireX technology.
The power supply unit must provide at least the minimum power required by
the system, or the system will be unstable. A power supply above 500W is
recommended under CrossFireX mode.
Note: Dual-core (x2) Graphics card is not supported.
4.2 CROSSFIREX INSTALLATION
Step 1: Insert the two CrossFireX-Ready graphics cards into PEX16_1 (Master)
and PEX16_2 (Slave)
PEX16_1(Master)
Radeon HD3650/ HD3850/
Pair of Radeon HD
Radeon HD4350/ HD4550 /HD4830
HD 3870
4850/HD4870/ H D4670/HD4650
PEX16_2(Slave)
Notice: Make sure both the graphics cards are seated into slots
completely.
Step 2: Connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to Auxiliary Power Connector
(JATXPWR1), this will ensure the stabilization of your system.
Step 3: Connect the CrossFireX Bridge with two graphics cards. Installation
completes.
NOTE
For more detail information of hardware/software installation and configuration
of CrossFireX function, please visit following web-sites:
http://ati.amd.com/technology/crossfire/tutorials.html
http://ati.amd.com/technology/crossfire/howitworksdemo.html