ATI Technologies X1650 manual CrossFire FAQ, What graphics cards work with CrossFire?

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CHAPTER 6:

CrossFire™ FAQ

The following are frequently-asked questions about CrossFire™.

For the latest information, please consult the CrossFire™ Web site at:

ati.com/crossfire

1What combination of products are required to build a working CrossFire™ system?

Three components are required:

•a CrossFire™ Edition graphics card that works as the Master graphics card.

•a CrossFire™ Ready graphics card from the same brand-family that works as the Slave graphics card.

•a CrossFire™ Ready motherboard (with two PCIe™ X16 slots).

Additional detailed information on the requirements for each of these components can be found within this FAQ.

2What graphics cards work with CrossFire™?

A CrossFire™ graphics card works with all members of the same brand-family. For example: A Radeon® X1800 CrossFire™ Edition will work with a Radeon® X1800 CrossFire™ Ready graphics card.

3What motherboards support CrossFire™?

The optimal configuration for a CrossFire™ system is one based on a Radeon® Xpress 200 CrossFire™ Edition motherboard. Motherboards from other manufactures will be certified as CrossFire™ Ready when they become available.

4Are there specific BIOS motherboard settings for CrossFire™?

On some motherboards, the BIOS may be set by default to support only a single PCI Express® X16 slot. Ensure that both PCIe™ X16 slots are enabled in the BIOS.

For information on configuring your BIOS settings consult the manual that came with your motherboard.

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