Chapter 4: Crossfire Function; Requirements; Installing Crossfire-Ready Graphics Cards - Biostar TPOWER I45 Setup Manual

CHAPTER 4: CROSSFIRE FUNCTION

4.1 R
EQUIREMENTS
Only Windows XP/Vista supports CrossFire (Dual Video) function.
Two identical CrossFire-ready graphics cards that are ATI certified.
The graphics card driver should support CrossFire technology.
The power supply unit must provide at least the minimum power required by
the system, or the system will be unstable.
recommended under CrossFire mode.
4.2 I
NSTALLING
Step 1: Power off the computer and set JPE1~JPE9 to Pin2-3 close.
JPE1
1
3
1
3
JPE2
Pin 1-2 Close
Normal Operation
PEX16_1: x16 Speed
PEX16_2: Not Functional
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ROSS IRE EADY
JPE3 JPE5 JPE7
1
3
1
3
JPE4 JPE6 JPE8
JPE9
3 1
A power supply above 500W is
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RAPHICS ARDS
JPE1 JPE3 JPE5
1
3
1
3
JPE2 JPE4 JPE6
JPE1 JPE3 JPE5
1
3
1
3
JPE2 JPE4 JPE6
3
Pin 2-3 Close:
CrossFire Operation
PEX16_1: x8 Speed
PEX16_2: x8 Speed
TPower I45
JPE7
1
3
1
3
JPE8
3 1
JPE9
JPE7
1
3
1
3
JPE8
JPE9
1
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