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...that is intended for use as set forth in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of Video Electronic Standards Association. ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. . No license, whether express, implied, arising by ...is a licensed trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in -Wonder, Avivo, Catalyst, CrossFireX, FirePro, FireStream, HyperMemory, OverDrive, PowerPlay, PowerXpress, Radeon, Remote Wonder, Stream, SurroundView, Theater, TV Wonder, The Ultimate Visual Experience, ...
...that is intended for use as set forth in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of Video Electronic Standards Association. ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. . No license, whether express, implied, arising by ...is a licensed trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in -Wonder, Avivo, Catalyst, CrossFireX, FirePro, FireStream, HyperMemory, OverDrive, PowerPlay, PowerXpress, Radeon, Remote Wonder, Stream, SurroundView, Theater, TV Wonder, The Ultimate Visual Experience, ...
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... or fasteners should be obeyed. This is a safety feature. Read all instructions. Retain all instructions before the product is installed or operated. Heed all warnings. ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Important Safety Instructions Note: This product is for future reference.
... or fasteners should be obeyed. This is a safety feature. Read all instructions. Retain all instructions before the product is installed or operated. Heed all warnings. ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Important Safety Instructions Note: This product is for future reference.
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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. Note that unlike ATI CrossFireX, ATI CrossFire Pro does not allow more than two discreet cards . to drive a single display.
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. Note that unlike ATI CrossFireX, ATI CrossFire Pro does not allow more than two discreet cards . to drive a single display.
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... 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 . Maya, UGS NX, UGS Teamcenter, . ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Chapter 1 Modes ATI CrossFire Pro significantly scales high-end DCC, CAD, and VizSim applications on the other. >> Most useful for...
... 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 . Maya, UGS NX, UGS Teamcenter, . ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Chapter 1 Modes ATI CrossFire Pro significantly scales high-end DCC, CAD, and VizSim applications on the other. >> Most useful for...
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...Rendering © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 6 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. workstation.html. Note: Example applications are trademarks or For more information on ATI CrossFire...
...Rendering © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 6 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. workstation.html. Note: Example applications are trademarks or For more information on ATI CrossFire...
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...the cover. If necessary, remove the corresponding back panel cover. Figure 2-1 ATI FirePro Card Installation © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 7 Fasten the workstation card securely to discharge your system has an adequate power supply. Consult your system... cover.. ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Chapter 2 Installing ATI CrossFire Pro Graphics Cards These instructions assume that a PCIe® graphics card has already been successfully installed in the primary PCIe slot next to the existing graphics card and press firmly until the card is empty...
...the cover. If necessary, remove the corresponding back panel cover. Figure 2-1 ATI FirePro Card Installation © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 7 Fasten the workstation card securely to discharge your system has an adequate power supply. Consult your system... cover.. ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Chapter 2 Installing ATI CrossFire Pro Graphics Cards These instructions assume that a PCIe® graphics card has already been successfully installed in the primary PCIe slot next to the existing graphics card and press firmly until the card is empty...
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ATI CrossFire Pro flex connector © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 8 ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Installing ATI CrossFire Pro Graphics Cards, cont'd. 8. 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. Note: Connect the cards using the ATI CrossFire Pro flex connector. Newly installed ATI FirePro card 2.
ATI CrossFire Pro flex connector © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 8 ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Installing ATI CrossFire Pro Graphics Cards, cont'd. 8. 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. Note: Connect the cards using the ATI CrossFire Pro flex connector. Newly installed ATI FirePro card 2.
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Turn on the monitor and then the computer. Top connector 2. Enable ATI CrossFire Pro in ATI Catalyst™ Control Center as described in the computer power cord. 11. ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Chapter 2 Installing ATI CrossFire Pro Graphics Cards, cont'd. 9. Figure 2-3 ATI CrossFire Pro Connector Tabs 1. Bottom connector (do not use) © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 9 Make sure...
Turn on the monitor and then the computer. Top connector 2. Enable ATI CrossFire Pro in ATI Catalyst™ Control Center as described in the computer power cord. 11. ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Chapter 2 Installing ATI CrossFire Pro Graphics Cards, cont'd. 9. Figure 2-3 ATI CrossFire Pro Connector Tabs 1. Bottom connector (do not use) © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 9 Make sure...
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ATI CrossFire Pro flex connector. 1. Select Enable CrossFireX. 4. ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Enabling ATI CrossFire Pro Note: The CrossFire option will not appear unless two workstation cards are installed . 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. Chapter 3 © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 10 in the system and connected using an . Click Apply.
ATI CrossFire Pro flex connector. 1. Select Enable CrossFireX. 4. ATI™ CrossFire™ Pro User Guide Enabling ATI CrossFire Pro Note: The CrossFire option will not appear unless two workstation cards are installed . 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. Chapter 3 © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 10 in the system and connected using an . Click Apply.
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... enable this feature. or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 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 accelerators. All mid-range or greater ATI FirePro cards are supported for all AMD and Intel chipsets.
... enable this feature. or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 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 accelerators. All mid-range or greater ATI FirePro cards are supported for all AMD and Intel chipsets.