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...documentation described herein, for a particular purpose, or infringement of Video Electronic Standards Association. Trademarks AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, ATI, the ATI logo, AMD Athlon, AMD LIVE!, AMD Phenom, AMD Sempron, AMD Turion, AMD64, All-in the United States and/...Consortium. Other names are not designed, intended, authorized or warranted for use of the Microsoft Corporation in -Wonder, Avivo, Catalyst, CrossFireX, FirePro, FireStream, HyperMemory, OverDrive, PowerPlay, PowerXpress, Radeon, Remote Wonder, Stream, SurroundView, Theater, TV Wonder, The Ultimate Visual Experience, and ...
...documentation described herein, for a particular purpose, or infringement of Video Electronic Standards Association. Trademarks AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, ATI, the ATI logo, AMD Athlon, AMD LIVE!, AMD Phenom, AMD Sempron, AMD Turion, AMD64, All-in the United States and/...Consortium. Other names are not designed, intended, authorized or warranted for use of the Microsoft Corporation 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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... against the risk of electric shock and fire, install this class of product. All product-securing screws or fasteners should be read before beginning installation. ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Important Safety Instructions Note: This product is installed or operated. Retain all warnings. and operating instructions should be obeyed...
... against the risk of electric shock and fire, install this class of product. All product-securing screws or fasteners should be read before beginning installation. ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Important Safety Instructions Note: This product is installed or operated. Retain all warnings. and operating instructions should be obeyed...
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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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..., and all odd frames are . In this mode, each frame is split into two sections, and each GPU renders . Figure 1-2 ATI CrossFire Pro AFR Rendering © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 5 and video applications that 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 . ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Chapter 1 Modes ATI CrossFire Pro significantly scales high-end DCC, CAD, and VizSim applications on the other....
..., and all odd frames are . In this mode, each frame is split into two sections, and each GPU renders . Figure 1-2 ATI CrossFire Pro AFR Rendering © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 5 and video applications that 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 . ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Chapter 1 Modes ATI CrossFire Pro significantly scales high-end DCC, CAD, and VizSim applications on the other....
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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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... your body's static electricity by touching the power supply case or the metal surface of the computer. 5. Locate the primary PCIe slot on the motherboard. Make sure the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices are off. 2. Fasten the workstation card ... a component from the systems power supply, if necessary.. . If necessary, consult the computer manual for help removing the cover. Figure 2-1 ATI FirePro Card Installation © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 7 CAUTION: To avoid possible damage to the workstation card from the motherboard. 3. ...
... your body's static electricity by touching the power supply case or the metal surface of the computer. 5. Locate the primary PCIe slot on the motherboard. Make sure the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices are off. 2. Fasten the workstation card ... a component from the systems power supply, if necessary.. . If necessary, consult the computer manual for help removing the cover. Figure 2-1 ATI FirePro Card Installation © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 7 CAUTION: To avoid possible damage to the workstation card from the motherboard. 3. ...
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Newly installed ATI FirePro card 2. 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 flex connector © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 8 Note: Connect the cards using the ATI CrossFire Pro flex connector. ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Installing ATI CrossFire Pro Graphics Cards, cont'd. 8.
Newly installed ATI FirePro card 2. 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 flex connector © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 8 Note: Connect the cards using the ATI CrossFire Pro flex connector. ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Installing ATI CrossFire Pro Graphics Cards, cont'd. 8.
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...the monitor and then the computer. Top connector 2. ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Chapter 2 Installing ATI CrossFire Pro Graphics Cards, cont'd. 9. Enable ATI CrossFire Pro in ATI Catalyst™ Control Center as described in the computer power cord. 11. Figure 2-3 ATI CrossFire Pro Connector Tabs 1. Make sure that no ...(for example, a cooling fan) and then replace the computer cover. 10. Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in Chapter 3 Enabling ATI CrossFire Pro. Bottom connector (do not use) © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 9
...the monitor and then the computer. Top connector 2. ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Chapter 2 Installing ATI CrossFire Pro Graphics Cards, cont'd. 9. Enable ATI CrossFire Pro in ATI Catalyst™ Control Center as described in the computer power cord. 11. Figure 2-3 ATI CrossFire Pro Connector Tabs 1. Make sure that no ...(for example, a cooling fan) and then replace the computer cover. 10. Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in Chapter 3 Enabling ATI CrossFire Pro. Bottom connector (do not use) © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 9
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ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Enabling ATI CrossFire Pro Note: The CrossFire option will not appear unless two workstation cards are installed . in the system and connected using an . ATI CrossFire Pro flex connector. 1. From the Graphics Settings tree, expand CrossFireX and click Configure. 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. 3. Select Enable CrossFireX. 4. Click Apply. 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 . in the system and connected using an . ATI CrossFire Pro flex connector. 1. From the Graphics Settings tree, expand CrossFireX and click Configure. 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. 3. Select Enable CrossFireX. 4. Click Apply. Chapter 3 © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 10
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...? support PCIe® 2.0, you are supported for using a workstation that are frequently asked questions regarding ATI CrossFire Pro technology. Which tab should be connect to the bracket). 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™...
...? support PCIe® 2.0, you are supported for using a workstation that are frequently asked questions regarding ATI CrossFire Pro technology. Which tab should be connect to the bracket). 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™...