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    my alienware m17x just arrive but the CPU Z shows that the crossfire 5870 = disable(available)

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by klemens, Jun 26, 2010.

  1. klemens

    klemens Notebook Consultant

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    Hi...
    My Alienware m17x just arrive...
    I doing some checking...
    and when i install CPU Z
    I have already enable the crossfire
    But in CPU Z shows like this :
    it shows :
    CROSSFIRE = DISABLE (AVAILABLE)

    what should i do...??
    to enable the cross fire ...??
    and how to make the crossfire LOGO APPEAR when playing Dragon Age or some games that utilize crossfire...??

    please help me...
    thank you...
     
    klemens, Jun 26, 2010
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    TurbodTalon Notebook Virtuoso

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    When this happens to me, I intentionally enable crossfire, then DISABLE it, then enable it again. Then reboot and see what GPU-Z says. If it still isn't working, I do the same as above, but instead of rebooting, I just shut down. Then I pull the AC adapter and the battery and hold the power button down for 30 seconds. Reinstall battery and AC adapter and boot it up. This combination has always worked for me. Good luck.
     
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    Thanks...

    my GPUS Are Working together now...
    the GPU Z shows CROSSFIRE = ENABLE (2 GPUS )

    THANK YOU...
     
    klemens, Jul 6, 2010
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