AMD HD 3800 manual 1 ATI CrossFireX Bridge Interconnect Protection Tag

10 ATI CrossFireX

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 unneeded graphics cards from the computer.

Warning:

Some graphics cards can get hot while operating. Wait approximately five minutes after turning off the computer before touching the card.

5.Locate the PCIe slots on the motherboard. If necessary, remove the corresponding back panel cover.

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.If using a 3-card configuration, align the third graphics card in the third PCIe slot next to the existing graphics card and press firmly until the card is fully seated.

8.Remove protection tags from the ends of the ATI CrossFireX interconnects and connect the cards.

Caution:

Always handle the ATI CrossFireX bridge interconnects by the connector only. Do not push or pull on the flexible cable.

Figure 2–1 ATI CrossFireX Bridge Interconnect Protection Tag

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