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    Graphics card issue

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by mcg0316, Jun 17, 2011.

  1. mcg0316

    mcg0316 Newbie

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    Im having a problem with my crossfire not enabling my device manager see's both of my 5870s but the CFX wont enable even when i prompt it too. The GPU-Z says its disabled or sometimes disabled but available. and in ccc I can only identify 1 gpu. any ideas guys? I did a fresh update for all drivers and still cant figure it out...
     
    mcg0316, Jun 17, 2011
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  2. GallardosEggrollshop

    GallardosEggrollshop Notebook Evangelist

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    Try reseating your crossfire cable and before you put it all back together make sure you turn it on to verify it works.
     
    GallardosEggrollshop, Jun 17, 2011
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