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CHAPTER 6:
CrossFire™ FAQThe 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.