MSI RD480 Neo2 - Manual (Page 43)

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Hardware Setup
2.Use the external cable to connect the two graphics cards. The cable is
attached from the CrossFire Ready graphics card ’s DVI connector to the CrossFire
Edition high density input connector (DMS). Then connectting a monitor to the left DVI
connector.
DVI connector
DMS connector
DVI connector (connectting
to the monitor)
The CrossFire Edition
graphics card.
T he C ros sFire Ready
graphics card.
MSI Reminds You...
1. Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration only.
The appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the model
you purchase.
2. Only Windows ® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)& Windows® XP Profes
-sional x64 Edition support the CrossFire function.
3. Always install the CrossFire Edition graphics card in the master
PCIEX16 slot, and install the CrossFire Ready graphics card in the
Slave PCIEX16 slot to make the CrossFire technology functions
properly.
4. If you do not use the CrossFire function, please note that always insert
the PCI-E X16/X8 Switch Card in the Slave PCIEX16 (PCIE16X1)
slot. And insert the PCIEX16 graphics card in the Master PCIEX16
(PCIE16X2) slot by your desire.
PCI-E X16/X8 Switch Card
Slave PCIEX16 slot
Master PCIEX16 slot