Motherboard Manual
CHAPTER 4: (HYBRID) CROSSFIREX FUNCTION
4.1
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F
ROSS
IRE
Only Windows XP/Vista supports CrossFireX (Dual Video) function.
A pair of graphics cards with Radeon HD3650/HD3850/HD3870/HD4850/
HD4870 GPU.
The graphics card driver should support CrossFireX technology.
The power supply unit must provide at least the minimum power required by
the system, or the system will be unstable.
recommended under CrossFireX mode.
4.2
C
F
ROSS
IRE
Step 1: Insert the two CrossFireX-Ready graphics cards into PEX16_1 (Master)
and PEX16_2 (Slave)
Notice: Make sure both the graphics cards are seated into slots
completely.
Step 2: Connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to
(JATXPWR1), this will ensure the stabilization of your system.
Step 3: Connect the CrossFireX Bridge with two graphics cards. Installation
completes.
NOTE
For more detail information of hardware/software installation and configuration
of CrossFireX function, please visit following web-sites:
http://ati.amd.com/technology/crossfire/tutorials.html
http://ati.amd.com/technology/crossfire/howitworksdemo.html
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EQUIREMENTS
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NSTALLATION
PEX16_2(Sl ave)
Pair of Radeo n HD3850/ HD3870
PEX16_1(Master)
A power supply above 500W is
Radeo n HD3650
Radeo n HD4850/HD4870
Auxiliary Power
Connector