Gigabyte GV-R797OC-3GD Manual - Page 5

2.1.1. How to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of a CrossFireX system, the following is required: - A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same chipset on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. Two CrossFire bridge Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same type. interconnect cables. (Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH) Figure 1 Step 2: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, when an AMD CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMDCrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is selected based on the hardware configuration. If AMD CrossFireX is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to Page 14). From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box (Figure 2). Figure 2 - 5 - Hardware Installation