AMD 2600 User Guide - Page 42
Install CrossFire™ cards - + motherboard
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36 For an up-to-date listing of CrossFire™ certified motherboards, see ati.amd.com/products/certification For an up-to-date listing of certified power supplies, see: ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu Install CrossFire™ cards 1 Make sure the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices are off. 2 Unplug the computer power cord and disconnect cables from the back of the computer. Caution! To avoid possible damage to the motherboard, wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord before disconnecting a peripheral or removing a component from the motherboard 3 Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult the computer manual for help removing the cover. 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 existing graphics cards from the computer. Warning! Some graphics cards can get hot while operating. Wait about five minutes after turning off the computer before touching the card. 5 Locate the PCIe™ slots on the motherboard. If necessary, remove the metal backplate cover next to the PCIe™ slot from the computer case. 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 Install the CrossFire™ bridge interconnects. Caution! Always handle the CrossFire™ bridge interconnects by the connector only. Do not push or pull on the flexible cable.