MSI X79A-GD45 (8D) series User Manual page 32

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AMD CrossFreX™ (Mult-GPU) Technology
AMD CrossFreX™ s a mult-GPU performance gamng platform. By lnkng together
two or more dscrete GPUs, CrossFreX™ can sgnficant mprove system graphcs per-
formance. It allows the ablty to scale a system's graphcs power as needed, makng
t the most scalable gamng platform. Ths manboard wll automatcally detect Cross-
FreX™ technology and make changes n the BIOS as needed. Follow the nstructons
below to ensure a successful two-way CrossFreX™ nstallaton.
Install two AMD Radeon™ HD graphcs cards nto the PCI_E1 & PCI_E4 expanson
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slots.
2. Wth the two cards nstalled, two CrossFreX™ Vdeo Lnk cable are requred to con-
nect the graphcs cards. Attach one sde of the cable on each of the cards by way
of the metal contacts (please refer to the pcture below). Please note that although
two graphcs cards have been nstalled, only the dsplay ports on the graphcs card
nstalled n the first PCIe x16 slot wll work. All dsplays should be connected to ths
graphcs card.
Important
• Please ensure that all graphcs cards used n CrossFreX™ mode are of the same
brand and specficatons. For best compatblty wth the manboard, MSI graphcs
cards are recommended.
• Make sure to connect an adequate power supply to the power connectors on the
graphcs cards to ensure stable operaton.
Only Wndows
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ton, Wndows™ Vsta, & Wndows™ 7 wll support CrossFreX™ mode.
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CrossFreX Vdeo Lnk cable
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