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simsim44
22-10-2006, 07:05 PM
Having no luck w/1900 crossfire. Just added edition card now games/3d06 dont run properly my screen (panel) flashes there is progress in the app ie; 3D06 is running but i only get a glimps,randomly,for half a second or so.
Anybody?
i first uninstalled then reinstalled (tried that) the following;6-9_ccc_en_35774/6-9_xp_2k_dd_35774/6-9_xp_2k_wdm_35774. these are the latest and greatest correct? I did read though the mobo's user guide again there is something on the LEDs Im not sure i fully understand [The blinking PCI LED indicates the PCI slot activity. These LEDs will stop blinking when add card has been installed. Blinking means no add card installed or add card was not properly installed.] I checked the slots (removed both cards again) for damage/debri, none found,when installed they are fully seated and locking tabs closed, Idont get it, physical concern? i dont think so/driver? but where,mobo,monitor,ati, i did try ecs web site no updated driver (i may still down load em anyway).....thoughts?

Taxation
22-10-2006, 08:11 PM
There is a rather good guide on the ATI website
but
have you enabled crossfire in bios?
enabled in ATI control panel?
large enough power supply?
are they overclocked or stock?
tried older drivers?
those are what comes to mind

teknokid
22-10-2006, 08:58 PM
have u even got a crossfire edition card?

simsim44
22-10-2006, 09:12 PM
have u even got a crossfire edition card? s/n180615033537/ATI X1900 PCIE 512MB CrossFire NA NTSC 100-435721.. AS well as 2 connect3D X1900GT 256MB ready cards ...yes 1 Edition and 1 Ready on this (ka3-mvp mobo)

teknokid
22-10-2006, 09:19 PM
lost me there.

simsim44
22-10-2006, 09:26 PM
There is a rather good guide on the ATI website
but
have you enabled crossfire in bios?
enabled in ATI control panel?
large enough power supply?
are they overclocked or stock?
tried older drivers?
those are what comes to mind

Bios does not have an actual "enable/disable" option ,it's more like GPX1 enable/disable,GPX2enable/disable
CCC enabled and rebooted
4/12v rails 2/6pin pcie plugs
i've tried both,all settings default and, partially clocked then maxed out
only back to 6.4
not only is the crossfire set up new to me, the mobo as well i've sent one back all ready but a new one didn't resolve my concern