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CHAPTER 4: (HYBRID) CROSSFIREX FUNCTION 
4.1 C
ROSS
F
IRE
X
 
R
EQUIREMENTS
 
 Only 
Windows XP/Vista supports CrossFireX (Dual Video) function. 
 
A pair of graphics cards with Radeon HD3650/HD3850/HD3870/HD4850/ 
HD4870 GPU. 
 
The graphics card driver should support CrossFireX technology. 
 
The power supply unit must provide at least the minimum power required by 
the system, or the system will be unstable.    A power supply above 500W is 
recommended under CrossFireX mode. 
4.2 C
ROSS
F
IRE
X
 
I
NSTALLATION
 
Step 1: Insert the two CrossFireX-Ready graphics cards into PEX16_1 (Master) 
and PEX16_2 (Slave) 
PEX16_1(Master)
             Radeo n HD3650
Pair of Radeo n HD3850/
             
 
HD3870
Radeo n HD4850/HD4870
PEX16_2(Slave)
 
Notice: Make sure both the graphics cards are seated into slots 
completely. 
Step 2: Connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to 
Auxiliary Power
 Connector 
(JATXPWR1), this will ensure the stabilization of your system. 
Step 3: Connect the CrossFireX Bridge with two graphics cards. Installation 
completes. 
 
NOTE 
For more detail information of hardware/software installation and configuration 
of CrossFireX function, please visit following web-sites: 
 
http://ati.amd.com/technology/crossfire/tutorials.html
 
 
http://ati.amd.com/technology/crossfire/howitworksdemo.html