Setup Of The Amd Dual Graphics Configuration - Gigabyte GA-F2A85XM-HD3 User Manual

1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration
Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card, AMD's Dual Graphics technology can provide
significantly advanced display performance for AMD platform. Read the following instructions on configuring a
Dual Graphics system.
A. System Requirements
- AMD A series processor
- Windows 7 operating system
- An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard (with the BIOS updated to the latest version)
and correct driver (make sure the onboard graphics driver version is Rev. 8.981 or above)
- An AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics card that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for more
details, please visit AMD's official website) and correct driver
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 Dual Graphics and ensure the Enable AMD
™
Radeon Dual Graphics check box is selected.
(Note) Make sure the drivers for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly
installed.
Procedure and driver screen for enabling the AMD Dual Graphics technology may differ by graphics
card and driver version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics card for more information.
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