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    my m17xr2 how do I get my two 5870s to work together

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by rayannjarvis, Oct 26, 2011.

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    rayannjarvis Notebook Enthusiast

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    bought two ati radeon mobility hd 5870 cards to upgrade my two 4870 cards do I need to flash these two cards and how do I do it
     
    rayannjarvis, Oct 26, 2011
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    Should be plug and play. Just make sure you have an updated system bios. Ovbiously install the appropriate drivers and CAP. Probably AMD 11.9 CAP3.
     
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    thanks so much.
     
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    thanks so Much
     
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    thanks great help
     
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