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ATI ® CrossFireX ® technology
The motherboard supports the ATI ® CrossFireX ® technology that allows you to install
multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation proce-
dures in this section.
Requirements
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In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two identical CrossFireX-ready
graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are ATI ®
certified.
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In Triple CrossFireX mode, you should have three identical CrossFireX
-ready graphics cards that are ATI ® certified.
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Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology.
Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com).
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Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum
power required by your system.
Note:
The ATI Triple CrossFireX technology is currently supported by Windows Vista operat-
ing system only.
Visit the ATI Game website (http://game.amd.com) for the latest certified graphics card
and the supported 3D application list.
Before you begin
For ATI CrossFireX to work properly, you have to uninstall all existing graphics card
drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your system.
To uninstall existing graphics card drivers
1. Close all current applications.
2. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs
For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features
3. Select your current graphics card drivers.
4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove
For Windows Vista, select Uninstall
5. Turn off your computer.
CrossFireX Technology