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1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration
A. System Requirements
- An AMD A series processor that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology
- Windows 8.1/7 operating system
- An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver
- An AMD graphics card that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for more details, please visit AMD's
official website) and correct driver (For an FM2+ APU, please use an AMD R7 200 series graphics card;
for an FM2 APU, please use an AMD Radeon
B. Installing the Graphics Cards and Configuring BIOS Setup
Step 1:
Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported
graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot. Plug the monitor cable into the graphics card and start up your computer.
Step 2:
Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Peripherals\GFX Configuration menu:
- Set Integrated Graphics to Force.
- Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to 512M or above.
Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Restart your computer.
C. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the AMD VISION Engine Control Center.
Browse to Performance\AMD Radeon
check box is selected.
(Note)
Make sure the drivers for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly
installed.
1-7
Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port
Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
D-Sub Port
The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports
D-Sub connection to this port.
DVI-D Port
(Note)
The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 2560x1600.
Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port. Please note that the actual resolutions
supported are dependent on the monitor being used and support for 2560x1600 resolution requires both
a monitor and cable that support Dual Link DVI.
(Note)
The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
HD 6000 graphics card.)
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Dual Graphics and ensure the Enable AMD Radeon Dual Graphics
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