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2.12.2 Installing Three CrossFireX
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards
Step 3
Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the
monitor connector or the DVI connec-
tor of the graphics card that is inserted to
PCIE1 slot.
Step 1
For CPU with 44/16 PCIe lanes:
Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot,
another graphics card to PCIE5 slot, and
the other graphics card to PCIE7 slot.
Make sure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.
For CPU with 28 PCIe lanes:
Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot,
another graphics card to PCIE3 slot, and
the other graphics card to PCIE5 slot.
Make sure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.
Step 2
For CPU with 44/16 PCIe lanes:
Use one CrossFire Bridge to connect the
graphics cards on PCIE1 and PCIE5 slots,
and use the other CrossFire Bridge to
connect the graphics cards on PCIE5 and
PCIE7 slots.
For CPU with 28 PCIe lanes:
Use one CrossFire Bridge to connect the
graphics cards on PCIE1 and PCIE3 slots,
and use the other CrossFire Bridge to
connect the graphics cards on PCIE3 and
PCIE5 slots.
*The CrossFire Bridge is provided with the
graphics card you purchase, not bundled
with this motherboard. Please refer to your
graphics card vendor for details.
CrossFire Bridge
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