Chapter 6 - Hybrid Graphics; Basic Requirements; Hybrid Graphics Setup - DFI Blood-Iron LanParty Bi 785G-M35 User Manual

Chapter 6 - Hybrid Graphics

Based on the ATI CrossFire™ multi-GPU technology, Hybrid Graphics takes gaming
experience to the next level. Hybrid Graphics is a combination of the integrated
graphics and a discrete graphics card delivering high quality gaming images and
improved performance. Its multi-GPU performance capabilities enhance gaming
performance, productivity and platform power efficiency to the mainstream PC.

Basic Requirements

1. Windows Vista operating system.
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2. A Hybrid-Graphics-supported discrete graphics card.
3. Minimum of 1GB system memory.
4. 256MB onboard graphics RAM.

Hybrid Graphics Setup

1. Configure the BIOS.
Set the "UMA Frame Buffer Size" field to 256MB.
Set the "Surround View" field to Enabled.
Refer to the "IGX Configuration" section (Advanced Chipset Features submenu
of the Award BIOS) in chapter 3 for more information.
2. Install the AMD RS880 chipset driver then restart the system for the new
driver to take effect.
Refer to the "AMD RS880 Driver" section in chapter 4 for more information.
3. Install a graphics card. Hybrid Graphics supports only one discrete graphics
card to work with the integrated GPU.
4. Install the graphics driver. Refer to the "ATI Radeon Driver" section in chapter
4 for more information.
5. Run the ATI Catalyst Control Center utility to enable Hybrid Graphics.
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