User`s guide

For an up-to-date listing of CrossFire™ certified motherboards, see

ati.amd.com/products/certification

For an up-to-date listing of certified power supplies, see:

ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu

Install CrossFire™ cards

1 Make sure the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices are

off.

2 Unplug the computer power cord and disconnect cables from the back

of the computer.

Caution! To avoid possible damage to the motherboard, wait

approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord before

disconnecting a peripheral or removing a component from the

motherboard

3 Remove the computer cover.

If necessary, consult the computer manual for help removing the

cover.

Caution! Remember to discharge your body’s static electricity by

touching the power supply case or the metal surface of the computer

chassis.

4 Remove any existing graphics cards from the computer.

Warning! Some graphics cards can get hot while

operating. Wait about five minutes after turning off the

computer before touching the card.

5 Locate the PCIe™ slots on the motherboard. If necessary, remove the

metal backplate cover next to the PCIe™ slot from the computer case.

6 Align the new graphics card in the secondary PCIe™ slot next to the

existing graphics card and press firmly until the card is fully seated.

7 Install the CrossFire™ bridge interconnects.

Caution! Always handle the CrossFire™ bridge interconnects by the

connector only. Do not push or pull on the flexible cable.