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... of AMD hardware, software or other products and documentation described herein, for any . Trademarks AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, ATI, the ATI logo, AMD Athlon, AMD LIVE!, AMD Phenom, AMD Sempron, AMD Turion, AMD64, All-in connection with the furnishing, performance...its products including, but not limited to its products at any interruption of this document are provided in -Wonder, Avivo, Catalyst, CrossFireX, FirePro, FireStream, HyperMemory, OverDrive, PowerPlay, PowerXpress, Radeon, Remote Wonder, Stream, SurroundView, Theater, TV Wonder, The Ultimate Visual Experience, and ...
... of AMD hardware, software or other products and documentation described herein, for any . Trademarks AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, ATI, the ATI logo, AMD Athlon, AMD LIVE!, AMD Phenom, AMD Sempron, AMD Turion, AMD64, All-in connection with the furnishing, performance...its products including, but not limited to its products at any interruption of this document are provided in -Wonder, Avivo, Catalyst, CrossFireX, FirePro, FireStream, HyperMemory, OverDrive, PowerPlay, PowerXpress, Radeon, Remote Wonder, Stream, SurroundView, Theater, TV Wonder, The Ultimate Visual Experience, and ...
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... to provide continuous bonding between the product and the PC chassis, as appropriate. © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 3 ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Important Safety Instructions Note: This product is for future reference. and operating instructions should be retained for use only...
... to provide continuous bonding between the product and the PC chassis, as appropriate. © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 3 ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Important Safety Instructions Note: This product is for future reference. and operating instructions should be retained for use only...
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to drive a single display. Note that unlike ATI CrossFireX, ATI CrossFire Pro does not allow more than two discreet cards . Figure 1-1 ATI CrossFire Pro Diagram © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 4 ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Introduction ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro leverages ATI CrossFireX™ technology to scale professional OpenGL applications in a windowed mode by combining the computational power of two discreet ATI FirePro™ workstation graphics cards to be combined.
to drive a single display. Note that unlike ATI CrossFireX, ATI CrossFire Pro does not allow more than two discreet cards . Figure 1-1 ATI CrossFire Pro Diagram © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 4 ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Introduction ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro leverages ATI CrossFireX™ technology to scale professional OpenGL applications in a windowed mode by combining the computational power of two discreet ATI FirePro™ workstation graphics cards to be combined.
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..., UGS Teamcenter, . and Ensight. >> SFR (Split Frame Rendering): In this mode, all odd frames are . ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Chapter 1 Modes ATI CrossFire Pro significantly scales high-end DCC, CAD, and VizSim applications on one section. >> Most useful for SPECviewperf and...even frames are rendered on a single display using the following modes: >> Frame Rendering: >> AFR (Alternate Frame Rendering): . ATI CrossFire Pro significantly scales applications such as Autodesk . Figure 1-2 ATI CrossFire Pro AFR Rendering © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 5
..., UGS Teamcenter, . and Ensight. >> SFR (Split Frame Rendering): In this mode, all odd frames are . ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Chapter 1 Modes ATI CrossFire Pro significantly scales high-end DCC, CAD, and VizSim applications on one section. >> Most useful for SPECviewperf and...even frames are rendered on a single display using the following modes: >> Frame Rendering: >> AFR (Alternate Frame Rendering): . ATI CrossFire Pro significantly scales applications such as Autodesk . Figure 1-2 ATI CrossFire Pro AFR Rendering © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 5
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... Pro SFR Rendering © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 6 workstation.html. ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Chapter 1 Modes, cont'd. >> Full Scene Anti-aliasing: This mode provides higher quality anti-aliasing than single discrete workstation cards. >> ...Most useful for digital mock-ups, optical simulations, TV productions, and video applications requiring a high level of their respective please visit http://ati.amd.com/products/ owners. Note: Example applications are trademarks or For more information on...
... Pro SFR Rendering © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 6 workstation.html. ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Chapter 1 Modes, cont'd. >> Full Scene Anti-aliasing: This mode provides higher quality anti-aliasing than single discrete workstation cards. >> ...Most useful for digital mock-ups, optical simulations, TV productions, and video applications requiring a high level of their respective please visit http://ati.amd.com/products/ owners. Note: Example applications are trademarks or For more information on...
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...help removing the cover. If necessary, remove the corresponding back panel cover. Locate the primary PCIe slot on the motherboard. Note: You may need to hold open the PCIe card slot-locking mechanism with your ATI FirePro workstation card's user guide, if necessary 6. CAUTION: To avoid possible damage to the ...power cord and disconnect the monitor cable from the motherboard. 3. Fasten the workstation card securely to -date listing of the computer. 5. Figure 2-1 ATI FirePro Card Installation © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 7 For an up-to the back panel.
...help removing the cover. If necessary, remove the corresponding back panel cover. Locate the primary PCIe slot on the motherboard. Note: You may need to hold open the PCIe card slot-locking mechanism with your ATI FirePro workstation card's user guide, if necessary 6. CAUTION: To avoid possible damage to the ...power cord and disconnect the monitor cable from the motherboard. 3. Fasten the workstation card securely to -date listing of the computer. 5. Figure 2-1 ATI FirePro Card Installation © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 7 For an up-to the back panel.
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ATI CrossFire Pro flex connector © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 8 Note: Connect the cards using the ATI CrossFire Pro flex connector. Connect the two ATI FirePro workstation cards using only one flex connector on the "top" ATI CrossFire Pro connector tab (the one closest to the bracket) on each card Chapter 2 Figure 2-2 ATI CrossFire Pro Flex Connector Installation 1. ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Installing ATI CrossFire Pro Graphics Cards, cont'd. 8. Newly installed ATI FirePro card 2.
ATI CrossFire Pro flex connector © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 8 Note: Connect the cards using the ATI CrossFire Pro flex connector. Connect the two ATI FirePro workstation cards using only one flex connector on the "top" ATI CrossFire Pro connector tab (the one closest to the bracket) on each card Chapter 2 Figure 2-2 ATI CrossFire Pro Flex Connector Installation 1. ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Installing ATI CrossFire Pro Graphics Cards, cont'd. 8. Newly installed ATI FirePro card 2.
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...any cables you have disconnected and plug in Chapter 3 Enabling ATI CrossFire Pro. ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Chapter 2 Installing ATI CrossFire Pro Graphics Cards, cont'd. 9. Turn on the monitor and then the computer. Figure 2-3 ATI CrossFire Pro Connector Tabs 1. Top connector 2. Bottom connector (do... not use) © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 9 Enable ATI CrossFire Pro in ATI Catalyst™ Control Center as described in the computer power cord. 11. Make sure that no cables are interfering with...
...any cables you have disconnected and plug in Chapter 3 Enabling ATI CrossFire Pro. ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Chapter 2 Installing ATI CrossFire Pro Graphics Cards, cont'd. 9. Turn on the monitor and then the computer. Figure 2-3 ATI CrossFire Pro Connector Tabs 1. Top connector 2. Bottom connector (do... not use) © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 9 Enable ATI CrossFire Pro in ATI Catalyst™ Control Center as described in the computer power cord. 11. Make sure that no cables are interfering with...
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in the system and connected using an . From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. 3. Select Enable CrossFireX. 4. Chapter 3 © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 10 ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Enabling ATI CrossFire Pro Note: The CrossFire option will not appear unless two workstation cards are installed . ATI CrossFire Pro flex connector. 1. From the Graphics Settings tree, expand CrossFireX and click Configure. 2. Click Apply.
in the system and connected using an . From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. 3. Select Enable CrossFireX. 4. Chapter 3 © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 10 ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Enabling ATI CrossFire Pro Note: The CrossFire option will not appear unless two workstation cards are installed . ATI CrossFire Pro flex connector. 1. From the Graphics Settings tree, expand CrossFireX and click Configure. 2. Click Apply.
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...show good performance scaling, including Autodesk Maya, Ensight, UGS Teamcenter, and UGS NX. ATI CrossFire™ Pro technology performs best with PCIe® 2.0 and up currently includes the following are using this feature? How do I...Is this feature? ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Chapter 4 ATI CrossFire Pro FAQ The following cards: ATI FirePro™ V5700, ATI FirePro™ V5800, ATI FirePro™ V7750, ATI FirePro™ V7800, ATI FirePro™ V8700, ATI FirePro™ V8750, ATI FirePro™ V8800, and ATI FirePro™ V9800 graphics ...
...show good performance scaling, including Autodesk Maya, Ensight, UGS Teamcenter, and UGS NX. ATI CrossFire™ Pro technology performs best with PCIe® 2.0 and up currently includes the following are using this feature? How do I...Is this feature? ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Chapter 4 ATI CrossFire Pro FAQ The following cards: ATI FirePro™ V5700, ATI FirePro™ V5800, ATI FirePro™ V7750, ATI FirePro™ V7800, ATI FirePro™ V8700, ATI FirePro™ V8750, ATI FirePro™ V8800, and ATI FirePro™ V9800 graphics ...