Zotac X58, User Manual

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Intel X58 Motherboard
Installing CrossFireX ® graphics cards
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Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum
power required by your system.
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We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal
environment.
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Install only the identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards that are ATI ® certified.
Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly.
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The motherboard layout of this chapter is for reference purpose only and may not
exactly match with your motherboard.
Dual CrossFireX installation
Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graph-
ics cards.
Insert the two graphics card into
the PCIE X16 slots. If your mother -
board has more than two PCIE X16
slots, refer to its user manual for the
locations of the PCIEX16 slots rec -
ommended for multi-graphics card
installation.
Ensure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.
Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX
bridge connector to the goldfingers on
each graphics card. Ensure that the
connector is firmly in place.
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CrossFireX
Goldfingers
CrossFireX Bridge
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