ATI 4670 issue.

[Insoziam]

I recently got my computer with 4670 HD x2, but it only recognizes 1 of the cards when I go to catalyst. I can see the fan running on both cards when the computer is on though. Any thoughts / advice on this problem? I have windows 7 and my mobo is an ASUS M4A78 PLUS AM3/AM2+ AMD 770.

Much thanks in advance!

 

[hallowed_dragon]

He has 4670 in X-fire. Don't know why but lets continue.
To the OP, do you have Crossfire enabled in the CCC? What PSU do you have?

 

[Insoziam]

Yes I have crossfire enabled, my PSU is a 700 watt.

 

[hallowed_dragon]

Yes I have crossfire enabled, my PSU is a 700 watt.

If you change the PCIex slots for the cards, still only the first card is visible in the CCC?

 

[Insoziam]

I will try doing that hallow.

 

[Insoziam]

Sorry about the delay. Yes they are working when I switch slots.

 

[hallowed_dragon]

Sorry about the delay. Yes they are working when I switch slots.

Both are working? Both are detected? If yes, then maybe the first time you didn't seat the card properly.

 

[Insoziam]

Nope, still only a single card detected. Could it be a system glitch and not the hardware?

 

[hallowed_dragon]

Nope, still only a single card detected. Could it be a system glitch and not the hardware?

So...let me get this straight. You had:

First:
Card1 -----PCIex slot 1
Card2------PCIex slot 2
--------------------------------
Only Card1 detected.

Second:
Card2-----PCIex slot 1
Card1-----PCIex slot 2
--------------------------------
Only Card2 detected?

 

[hallowed_dragon]

You mean this board:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131381&ref=dynamitedata.com

PCI Express 2.0 x16:
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 (1x PCIe x16, 1x PCIe x4 or x1)
Do better searches next time.

 

[Insoziam]

The linked mobo you showed me (Pyshco) only has 1 PCIe slot it seems. Mine has 2 for sure. And to hallowed, yes, only the first slotted card is recognized. Not the 2nd

I am fairly new at PC building, so I do not remember which brand of 4670 I got. And can you elaborate a bit on the Crossfire bridge and what it is so I can investigate a bit more?

 

[hallowed_dragon]

The linked mobo you showed me (Pyshco) only has 1 PCIe slot it seems. Mine has 2 for sure. And to hallowed, yes, only the first slotted card is recognized. Not the 2nd

I am fairly new at PC building, so I do not remember which brand of 4670 I got. And can you elaborate a bit on the Crossfire bridge and what it is so I can investigate a bit more?

A Crossfire bridge is a connection between the cards so that Crossfire can work. You can see more about it here:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=crossfire+bridge&aq=2&aqi=g10&oq=crossfire+b

 

[hallowed_dragon]

Problem is most likely he's not using a bridge because i can't think of any 4670's that come with them.

Hmm...probably.

 

[Insoziam]

Hm, I see. So if I actually buy a higher end card (I was thinking of a 5xxx to upgrade for dx11), would they come built in with a crossfire bridge? Or would I have to buy them separately? And that could be the issue.. I don't see what else it could be.

 

[hallowed_dragon]

Hm, I see. So if I actually buy a higher end card (I was thinking of a 5xxx to upgrade for dx11), would they come built in with a crossfire bridge? Or would I have to buy them separately? And that could be the issue.. I don't see what else it could be.

If you already have the 4670s just go and buy a Crossfire bridge.

 

[Insoziam]

Will do, I see them relatively cheap on newegg. Once I receive the bridge, how do I go about installing them as this is the first I am hearing of this?

 

[Gauravbankar]

hyyyyyyyy i have same prob but you both need to know 4670 have internal crossfire bridge (sapphire 4670 1gb mine)