AMD 2600 manual Install CrossFire cards

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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

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

2Unplug 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

3Remove 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.

4Remove 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.

5Locate the PCIe™ slots on the motherboard. If necessary, remove the metal backplate cover next to the PCIe™ slot from the computer case.

6Align the new graphics card in the secondary PCIe™ slot next to the existing graphics card and press firmly until the card is fully seated.

7Install the CrossFire™ bridge interconnects.

Caution! Always handle the CrossFire™ bridge interconnects by the connector only. Do not push or pull on the flexible cable.