ATI Technologies Radeon X1950 Pro CrossFire Getting Started Manual page 8

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System Requirements
Hardware
Operating
System
Monitor
™
CrossFire
Compatibility
External Connections
• DVI-I output.
• 15-pin VGA.
• S-Video.
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• Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon
• 512MB of system memory; 1GB or more for best
performance.
• Optical drive for installation software (CD-ROM or
DVD-ROM drive).
• Specialized PCI Express
supply recommended. Consult your computer system
manual to ensure the power supply is designed to
accommodate a high-end graphics card with a peak
dissipation above 75 watts.
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• Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2).
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• Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.
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• Windows 2000.
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• Windows Vista Ready.
• High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency monitors
or any other type of VGA monitor.
• Digital flat-panel (DFP) displays or digital CRT display.
If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of a
™
CrossFire system, the following is required:
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• A CrossFire certified motherboard with two (2) PCI
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Express X16 slots and correct PCIe
ati.com/crossfire
(See
certified motherboards.)
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• A second Radeon
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• Two CrossFire Bridge Interconnects.
More information on the requirements for each of these
components can be found within the CrossFire
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.
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450 watt or greater power
™
chipset driver.
for a list of CrossFire
X1950 Pro graphics card
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™
FAQ.