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