ATI Technologies X1950 PRO manual Installing the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects

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1Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices.

2Unplug the computer’s power cord and disconnect all cables from the back of your computer.

WARNING - Wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord before disconnecting a peripheral or removing a component from the motherboard to avoid possible damage to the motherboard.

3Remove the computer cover.

If necessary, consult your computer’s manual for help in removing the cover.

WARNING - Discharge your body’s static electricity by touching the power supply or the metal surface of the computer chassis. Otherwise, you may damage your system.

4Unscrew or unfasten and remove any non-CrossFiresupported graphics card from your computer.

5Locate the PCI Express® slots on the motherboard. If necessary, remove the metal backplate cover from the case housing.

6Align your Radeon® X1950 Pro graphics card in the secondary PCIe slot next to the primary Radeon® X1950 Pro graphics card and press firmly until the card is fully seated.

Installing the CrossFireBridge Interconnects

WARNING - Always handle the CrossFireBridge Interconnects by the connector only. Do not push or pull on the flexible circuit cabl

1Remove protection tags from the connectors at each end of the CrossFireBridge Interconnect.

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Contents Radeon X1950 Pro CrossFire Disclaimer Important Safety Instructions Page Table of Contents Reference Getting Started External Connections System RequirementsTo uninstall previous drivers Uninstall Previous Graphics Card DriversPage Installing CrossFire Graphics Cards Page Installing the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects Display Configurations Windows New Hardware Found Installing Software and DriversTo install the Catalyst software suite Other Quick Launch Access Points Launching Catalyst Control Center Using the Start MenuEnabling CrossFire Launching Catalyst Control Center Using Hot Keys Allowable Radeon X1950 Pro CrossFire System Components Welcome to CrossFireCrossFire Rendering Modes CrossFire FAQ What motherboards support CrossFire? CrossFire Bridge Interconnect Cable How are the graphics cards connected on a CrossFire system?On what basis are different rendering modes chosen? Page Page Reference Not Boot-UpComputer Does ProperlyNo Display ConfiguredScreen Defects AppearCrossFire is Not Be enabled, youFunctioning BeforeScreen Rotation Software modeFunction Does Not Work or is Unavailable Video displaysFCC Compliance Information Additional AccessoriesCE Compliance Information Industry Canada Compliance StatementInformations de conformité de la CE