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

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5-2

Chapter 5: ATI

®

CrossFireX™ technology support

Chapter 5

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

®

-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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