Asus M5A97R20 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support
Chapter 6
5. Connect two independent auxiliary
power sources from the power supply to
the two graphics cards separately.
6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the
graphics card.
6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards
The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard
layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.
1. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards.
2. Insert the two graphics card into the
PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard
has more than two PCIEX16 slots,
refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual
for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots
recommended for multi-graphics card
installation.
3. Ensure that the cards are properly
seated on the slots.
4. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX
bridge connector to the goldngers on
each graphics card. Ensure that the
connector is rmly in place.
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CrossFireX bridge
(bundled with
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