Crossfire Bridge

[Splitframe]

Hello there,

I have a ASRock M3A770DE and two Sapphire Xtreme 5830.

But for some reason I can't get it to work with 2 GPU and I was wondering if I have to have a CF Connector?

In the "Show your rig pictures" Topic I saw many rigs without one....

The moment the PC starts the Card on the second PCIE slot goes at full Fan speed the regulates itself....

And in WinXP 32bit is no second card listed neither in the CCC....

I googled and tried 3h now

plz help :/

[syllogyst]

I've read a couple times on this forum that you need to have the 2nd graphics card detect that it is being in use for it to function.  That requires either plugging in a 2nd monitor, or attaching a dummy plug that tricks the card into thinking it's being used.  I've found one here:

https://cablesaurus.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=13&zenid=e4d7820ab94335667e21685e7a001f28

And they even charge in USD or BTC.  I hope this helps!

[WebMonkey]

+1

that's the usual culprit/fix.

2nd monitor or dummy plug to get it "visible".

'monkey

[Splitframe]

Hmm that wasn't the solution.

I tried to:

1. Both cards, very card connected to 1 seperate monitor
2. one card in pcie slot 2 ( orange x4 )

And always the same the second card goes at full fan speed from the start ( yes I swapped them too and everytime the one at bay 2 ).
If there is only one card at bay 2 it is the same without a picture output at the monitor!

I downloaded the ( more ) detailed manual that says I have to use a connector

Anyway thanks

I thought for just mining there is no need for a bridge but oh well

[gfaust]

linux (ubuntu 11.04) does not have this problem

[fascistmuffin]

Hmm that wasn't the solution.

I tried to:

1. Both cards, very card connected to 1 seperate monitor
2. one card in pcie slot 2 ( orange x4 )

And always the same the second card goes at full fan speed from the start ( yes I swapped them too and everytime the one at bay 2 ).
If there is only one card at bay 2 it is the same without a picture output at the monitor!

I downloaded the ( more ) detailed manual that says I have to use a connector

Anyway thanks

I thought for just mining there is no need for a bridge but oh well

If you're using Windows XP, right click on the desktop, choose properties, go to the settings tab and extend the desktop on one of those displays.

[Splitframe]

Linux and second Monitor doesn't work either.

The second PCIE port is broken or I really need a CF Connector.

damn...

[tidus_13]

Hey i also have the same issue. and i changed the board to Asrock 870 extreme 3.
But i think if u have a crossfire bridge u use the first time and extend to 2 monitores.
done that go CCC disable crossfire and  remove the crossfire bridge connected 2 graphics to two monitors or dummy plug.
Restart computer and see if there is 2 graphics.

[Morebitcoinsplease]

You may have already tried this but have tried just plugging in one video card into the PCI-E slot that you suspect is bad?

Because if PC will boot with one video card in the suspected bad slot then the PCI-E slot works and its another issue all together.

[Soak]

I use two CrossFire bridges between my two 6970 cards and I have no problem for mine, two at 390+ Mh/s (so it's very good without overcloking).