Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 171

Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards

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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. 6.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards 1. Prepare three CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than three 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 firmly insert the two CrossFireX bridge connectors to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connectors are firmly in place. 5. Connect three independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. Chapter 6 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 6-3

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ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z
6-3
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.
6.1.4
Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards
1.
Prepare three CrossFireX-ready graphics cards.
2.
Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more
than three 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 firmly insert the two
CrossFireX bridge connectors to the
goldfingers on each graphics card.
Ensure that the connectors are firmly
in place.
5.
Connect three independent auxiliary
power sources from the power supply
to the three graphics cards separately.
6.
Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the
graphics card.