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3 installing two crossfirex™ graphics cards, Installing two crossfirex™ graphics cards -2, Chapter 5 – Asus Rampage IV Formula User Manual

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Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

Chapter 5

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.

4.

Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX

bridge connector to the goldfingers on

each graphics card. Ensure that the

connector is firmly in place.

5.1.3

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.

goldfingers

CrossFireX bridge

(bundled with

graphics cards)