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[Bug 1225921] [NEW] AMD crossfire not supported

 

Public bug reported:

AMD crossfire is only supported by proprietary drivers, which are only available when Ubuntu is installed.
During liveCD session, X server fail to work when using 2 AMD cards (hangs on a pink screen)
I must disconnect one card to complete the installation, then add the proprietary drivers before replugging the second card.

additional inforamtions :
tried : 13.04, 13.10 alpha, beta, and daily
video cards : 2x 7850

** Affects: linux (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

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Title:
  AMD crossfire not supported

Status in “linux” package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  AMD crossfire is only supported by proprietary drivers, which are only available when Ubuntu is installed.
  During liveCD session, X server fail to work when using 2 AMD cards (hangs on a pink screen)
  I must disconnect one card to complete the installation, then add the proprietary drivers before replugging the second card.

  additional inforamtions :
  tried : 13.04, 13.10 alpha, beta, and daily
  video cards : 2x 7850

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