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2 installing crossfirex™ graphics cards, Installing crossfirex™ graphics cards -2, Chapter 5 – Asus M4A79XTD EVO/USB3 User Manual

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5-2

Chapter 5: ATI

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CrossFireX™ technology support

Chapter 5

4.

Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX

bridge connector to the goldfingers on

each graphics card. Ensure that the

connector is firmly in place.

5.2

Installing 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

its 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.

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.

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