User guide

1.1.2 Requirements for AMD CrossFire™ Technology

Minimum requirements for installing an additional graphics card for

AMD CrossFire configuration:

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AMD CrossFire certified motherboard. For an up-to-date listing of

AMD CrossFire certified motherboards, see support.amd.com/us/certified/

Pages/certified-components.aspx.

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A second AMD Radeon™ HD 7850/7870 graphics card.

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One AMD CrossFire internal bridge interconnect per additional board

(included).

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Power supply requirements:

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AMD Radeon HD 7850—600 watt or better power supply with two 6-pin

power connectors.

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AMD Radeon HD 7870—600 watt or better power supply with four 6-pin

power connectors.

For an up-to-date listing of certified power supplies, see support.amd.com/us/

certified/power-supplies/Pages/listing.aspx.

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Certified system case with good airflow and cooling (highly recommended).

For more information, see Chapter 5 AMD CrossFire Technology (p. 15).

1.2 Recording the Serial and Part Numbers

Write down the serial number and part number before installing. The serial number

and 102 part number on the graphics card are required for registration and free

support. They are located on a sticker on the back of the card.

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