MSI X58 Platinum Series User Manual page 37

ATI CrossFireX
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ATI CrossFireX (Multi-GPU) technology is an exciting new technology developed by
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ATI that allows the power of multiple Graphics. CrossFireX requires a CrossFireX
Edition graphics card and the compatible standard (CrossFireX Ready) graphics card
from the same series. To utilize this technology, always install the CrossFireX Edition
graphics card in the First PCIE x16 (PCI_E2) slot and install the CrossFireX Ready
graphics card in the Second PCIE x16 (PCI_E5) slot. The mainboard can auto detect
the CrossFireX mode by software, therefore you don't have to enable the CrossFireX
in BIOS by yourself. Following the process below to complete CrossFireX:
1. Install the CrossFire Edition graphics card in the First PCIE x16 (PCI_E2) slot and
install the CrossFire Ready graphics card in the Second PCIE x16 (PCI_E5) slot.
2. With two cards installed, an CrossFire Video Link cable is required to connect the
golden fingers on the top of these two graphics cards (refer to the picture below).
Please note that although you have installed two graphics cards, only the video
outputs on the CrossFire Edition graphics card will work. Hence, you only need to
connect a monitor to the CrossFire Edition graphics card.
Important
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. If you intend to install TWO graphics cards for CrossFireX mode, make
sure that:
a. these graphics cards are of the same brand and specifications;
b. these cards are installed on both PCIE x16 slots.
3. If y ou intend to ins tall only O NE graphic s c ard, mak e s ure that:
the graphics card is Installed on first PCIE x16 (PCI_E2) slot;
4. Only Windows ®
-sional x64 Edition & Windows
(Multi-GPU) Technology
XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)& Windows
® Vista support the CrossFire function.
Hardware Setup
CrossFire Video Link cable
® XP Profes
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