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5.3Software information

5.3.1Installing the device drivers

Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers.

•Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com).

•If you are using a Triple CrossFireX system, ensure to install the ATI Catalyst® driver under Windows® Vista™ OS. The ATI Triple CrossFireX technology is currently supported by Windows® Vista™ only.

5.3.2Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology

After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in Windows environment.

Launching the ATI Catalyst Control Center

To launch the ATI Catalyst Control Center

1.Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. You can also right- click the ATI icon in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center.

2.The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi-graphics cards. Click Go to continue to the

Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window.

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