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    Crossfire and 5870s

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Ian_92, Feb 25, 2011.

  1. Ian_92

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    Hello,

    I've had this R2 for a few months now, i updated my drivers using Grim's september drivers thread and all, didn't have any problems lately but today i went in GPU-z and noticed my Crossfire was Disabled. :eek:

    I'd like to know how i can turn it on and do everything right, I am a total noob when it comes to drivers and I'm kinda nervous about doing everything by myself, any tip/guide/links to a ''how to'' thread that would reassure me and help me have everything about my drivers have the rights settings would be appreciated.

    Thanks!
     
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    Here's my GPU-z Info

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    Ian_92, Feb 25, 2011
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    Hi
    open up Cat control center click left tab select crossfire then tick enable.Look at grab.
     

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    I'm not sure i have CCC's right version, or CCC at all, is there any special thing i need to do to install it or its just like a regular program?
     
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    Just hit start, type "ccc" and hit enter. That should open Catalyst control centre if its installed correctly.

    From there, just do as Sauce said....

    NB. If you have the "new" style CCC, then change to advanced view by hitting "preferences" at the top right of CCC window. Then, look over at the left side and you will see "gaming"...select that option and the dropdowns for Xfire will appear below it. Choose xfire configuration and you will then be at the same type sceenshot Sauce posted.

    From there on , just make sure the checkbox is ticked, hit apply and then your good to go.
     
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    Worked like a charm, thanks alot to both of you! +1rep
     
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    No worries. thanks for the +rep. Glad your sorted! - happy gaming!
     
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