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3 installing two crossfirex™ graphics cards, Installing two crossfirex™ graphics cards -2 – Asus P6TD Deluxe User Manual

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Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

5.1.3

Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards

The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the

motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the

same.

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 Chapter 2 in this 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.

4. Align and firmly insert the

CrossFireX bridge connector to the

goldfingers on each graphics card.

Ensure that the connector is firmly

in place.

Goldfingers

CrossFireX bridge

5. Connect two independent auxiliary

power sources from the power

supply to the two graphics cards

separately.

6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to

the graphics card.