Installing the crossfire™ bridge interconnects, Installing the crossfire – ATI Technologies X1950 PRO User Manual
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1
Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices.
2
Unplug the computer’s power cord and disconnect all cables from the
back of your computer.
3
Remove the computer cover.
If necessary, consult your computer’s manual for help in removing the
cover.
4
Unscrew or unfasten and remove any non-CrossFire
™
supported
graphics card from your computer.
5
Locate the PCI Express
®
slots on the motherboard. If necessary, remove
the metal backplate cover from the case housing.
6
Align your Radeon
®
X1950 Pro graphics card in the secondary PCIe slot
next to the primary Radeon
®
X1950 Pro graphics card and press firmly
until the card is fully seated.
Installing the CrossFire
™
Bridge Interconnects
1
Remove protection tags from the connectors at each end of the
CrossFire
™
Bridge Interconnect.
L
WARNING
- Wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the
power cord before disconnecting a peripheral or removing a
component from the motherboard to avoid possible damage to the
motherboard.
L
WARNING
- Discharge your body’s static electricity by touching the
power supply or the metal surface of the computer chassis. Otherwise,
you may damage your system.
L
WARNING
-
Always handle the CrossFire
™
Bridge
Interconnects by the connector only. Do not push or pull on
the flexible circuit cabl