User`s manual

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1-6 SetupoftheAMDDualGraphicsConguration
(Note) Make sure the drivers for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly
installed.
Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card, AMD's Dual Graphics technology can provide
signicantly advanced display performance for AMD platform. Read the following instructions on conguring a
Dual Graphics system.
A. System Requirements
- AMD A series processor
- Windows 7 operating system
- An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard (with the BIOS updated to the latest version)
and correct driver (make sure the onboard graphics driver version is Rev. 8.881 or above)
- An AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics card that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for more
details, please visit AMD's ofcial website ) and correct driver
B.InstallingtheGraphicsCardsandConguringBIOSSetup
Step 1:
Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an AMD Dual Graphics technology-sup-
ported graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot. Plug the monitor cable into the graphics card or the motherboard
internal graphic port and start up your computer.
Step 2:
Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the AdvancedBIOSFeatures menu:
- Set Internal Graphics Mode to UMA.
- Set UMAFrameBufferSize to 512MB or 1024MB.
Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Restart your computer.
C.ConguringtheGraphicsDriver
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to
the AMDVISIONEngineControlCenter. Browse to Performance\
AMDCrossFire
™
and ensure the EnableCrossFire
™
check box is
selected.