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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/HD3870X2 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.
4.2 CROSSFIREX INSTALLATION
Step 1: Insert the two CrossFireX-Ready graphics cards into PEX16_1 (Master)
and PEX16_2 (Slave)
PEX16_2(Slave)
Rad eon HD3 650/H D38 50/ HD3870
Pair of Radeon HD4850/HD4870
Rad eon HD3 870X2
PEX16_1(Master)
Notice: Make sure both of 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