Using Switchable Graphics (Select Models Only); Using Dual Graphics (Select Models Only) - HP Pavilion g4-2000 User Manual

Using switchable graphics (select models only)

Switchable graphics are only available with Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, and
Windows 7 Home Basic operating systems.
To manage your switchable graphics settings:
▲ Right-click on the desktop, and then select Configure Switchable Graphicsor AMD
PowerXpress.
NOTE:
Performance mode or Power Saving mode. You can manually modify the settings for an
individual application by locating the application in the Recent Applications drop-down menu,
or by clicking Browse, located beneath the Other Applications drop-down menu.
There are two different modes (Performance and Power Saving) that allow you to switch between
different graphic configurations as follows:
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Fixed scheme (manual or triggered by AC/DC power transitions)—Allows you to switch between
Performance mode and Power Saving mode. Once the desired mode is selected, all other
applications operate in that mode.
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Dynamic scheme (Automatic)—Automatically assigns individual applications to either
Performance mode or Power Saving mode, based on GPU rendering requirements. You can
also manually modify the settings for an individual application by locating the application in the
Recent Applications drop-down menu, or by clicking Browse, located under the Other
Applications drop-down menu.
NOTE: Switchable graphics are only available with Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home
Premium, and Windows 7 Basic operating systems.
NOTE: There may be some instances when you may not be allowed to switch modes. In other
instances, you may be prompted to switch modes. You may also be required to close all applications
before switching. For more information, see the switchable graphics software Help.

Using dual graphics (select models only)

If your system is equipped with dual graphics (two or more added Graphics Processing Units
(GPUs)), you can enable AMD Crossfire™ to increase application power and performance for full
screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11. For more information about DirectX, see
http://www.microsoft.com/directx.
NOTE: Dual graphics systems only support automatic selection based on power requirements, and
automatically assign Performance mode or Power Saving mode for individual applications. However,
you can manually modify the settings for a particular application.
To enable or disable AMD Crossfire™, select or deselect the check box in the AMD Crossfire™
section, which is located in the Performance tab in the Catalyst Control Center.
NOTE: For more information, see the AMD software Help.
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Based on power requirements, Individual applications will be assigned to either