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1-6 SetupoftheAMDDualGraphicsConguration

(Note) Make sure the drivers for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly

installed.

Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card, AMD's Dual Graphics technology can provide

signicantly advanced display performance for AMD platform. Read the following instructions on conguring a

Dual Graphics system.

A. System Requirements

- AMD A series processor

- Windows 7 operating system

- An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver

- An AMD

Radeon HD 6000 series graphics card that supports AMD

Dual Graphics technology (for more

details, please visit AMD's ofcial website

)

and correct driver

B.InstallingtheGraphicsCardsandConguringBIOSSetup

Step 1:

Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an AMD Dual Graphics technology-

supported graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot. Plug the monitor cable into the graphics card and start up your

computer.

Step 2:

Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the AdvancedBIOSFeatures menu:

- Set UMAFrameBufferSize to 512MB or 1024MB.

- Set InitDisplayFirst to Onboard.

Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Power off your computer.

Step 3:

Remove the monitor cable from the graphics card and plug it into the integrated graphics port on the back

panel and restart your computer.

C.ConguringtheGraphicsDriver

After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to

the AMDVISIONEngineControlCenter. Browse to Performance\

AMDCrossFire

™

and ensure the EnableCrossFire

™

check box is

selected.

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