2 installing crossfirex™ graphics cards, 1 dual crossfirex installation, Installing crossfirex™ graphics cards -2 5.2.1 – Asus P6T Deluxe V2 User Manual

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5-2

Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

4. Align and firmly insert the

CrossFireX bridge connector to the

goldfingers on each graphics card.

Ensure that the connector is firmly

in place.

5.2

Installing CrossFireX™ graphics cards

• Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum

power required by your system.

• We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal

environment.

• Install only the identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards that are ATI

®

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certified. Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly.

• The motherboard layout of this chapter is for reference purpose only and

may not exactly match with your motherboard.

5.2.1

Dual CrossFireX installation

1. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready

graphics cards.

2. Insert the two graphics card into the

PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard

has more than two PCIEX16 slots,

refer to its user manual for the

locations of the PCIEX16 slots

recommended for multi-graphics

card installation.

3. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

CrossFireX

goldfingers

CrossFireX bridge

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