AMD FX™ Series Processors User Guide
AMD FX™ Processors unlock maximum, unrestrained processing performance for extreme responsiveness you can see and feel.
Here are some reasons to update an existing display driver: Confirm compatibility and functionality with a newly installed graphics card Support a newly installed software i.e.; 3D games, design/productivity applications, and plug-ins Obtain bug fixes, new features, and performance improvements. NOTE: Updating the graphics driver is not required even though a newer version is available.
If your system is not running Microsoft Windows or you are looking for an earlier driver or the latest beta driver, you can manually search for it on the AMD Driver Download page. Information on how to use the AMD Driver Download page is covered in the next section of this article. To access more information about using the Autodetect tool and the link to download it, visit the AMD Driver Autodetect Tool page.
Notebook Graphics: This technology is typically used in notebooks/laptops. The AMD Mobility Radeon™ HD series graphics cards are examples. TV Tuner Products: This refers to devices that allow desktop computers and notebooks to receive live broadcast video and HDTV content. AMD TV Wonder™ 750 series tuner cards are examples. Workstation Graphics: Workstation graphics technology is commonly found in computers used for business purposes.
Installing or updating a new driver: For systems running Windows operating system, a driver install or update requires that the operating system is up to date with the latest service pack and Microsoft® .Net Framework. To check whether your Windows is up to date and the latest Microsoft.Net Framework is installed, please visit the Microsoft online article about Windows Update. Once you have determined that the operating system is up to date, you may proceed with installing or updating the driver.
An outdated operating system or a missing required component such as the Microsoft® .
Features and Benefits Each AMD FX™ Processor in a box comes with: A high-performance AMD processor AMD-qualified heat sink and fan with thermal interface Installation manual AMD processor case sticker Certificate of authenticity Three-year limited warranty AMD PIB Package Benefits Each PIB is bar-coded for scanning and data tracking. Tamper-resistant packaging helps ensure processor authenticity.
How-To Identify the Manufacturer and Model of an AMD Graphics Card This article provides instructions on how to identify the model and manufacturer of an AMD graphics card, which may help with troubleshooting a technical issue, locating the appropriate graphics drivers, or validating a warranty submission. For systems with the graphics driver already installed, there are two methods that the model of an AMD graphics card can be found: 1. Using the AMD Radeon Settings 2.
In the AMD Radeon Settings click System located on the top right corner. Click the Hardware tab located on the top right corner The Graphics Chipset information should indicate the model of the graphics card.
Using the AMD Catalyst™ Control Center: Provided that the graphics drivers are correctly installed and functioning, the model of the graphics card may be found using the AMD Catalyst™ Control Center. Open the AMD Catalyst™ Control Center by opening the Start menu and select Search. In the Search box type "AMD Catalyst Control Center", then click on the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon.
If the AMD Catalyst Control Center is in Advance View mode, click on the Information tab located on the left side menu, then click Hardware. The Graphics Chipset should indicate the model of the graphics card.
Using the Device Manager: Provided that the graphics drivers are correctly installed and functioning, the model of the graphics card may be found using the Device Manager. Click on the Start button Type in devmgmt.
By physical inspection: The manufacturer or model of the graphics card should be located in one of two places. The manufacturer name and logo and the graphics card model should be printed somewhere on the retail packaging of the product. The model number should be printed on the barcode sticker located on the back of the graphics card.
Using the Subsystem Vendor ID and Device ID of the graphics card: The manufacturer and model of the graphics card may be identified using its Subsystem Vendor ID and Device ID, respectively. This method can be used on a system that does not have the graphics driver installed. The graphics card Subsystem Vendor ID and Device ID may be located using the Windows® System Information tool. To access the Windows® System Information tool: Click Start and type System Information in the Search field.
NOTE: For the purpose of identifying the graphics card manufacturer and model, only the DEV and SUBSYS segment values will be used. NOTE: Only the last four alphanumeric characters in the SUBSYS string segment are used to determine the Subsystem Vendor ID. The highlighted segment in the value string indicates that the graphics card Device ID is 9802, and the Subsystem Vendor ID is 17AA. PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9802&SUBSYS_21DF17AA&REV_00\...
1458 Gigabyte 17AF HIS 16F3 Jetway 1462 MSI 174B Sapphire 148C PowerColor 1545 VisionTek 1682 XFX 1025 Acer 106B Apple 1028 Dell 107B Gateway 103C HP 17AA Lenovo 104D Sony 1179 Toshiba To identify the model of the graphics card using its Device ID, refer to a 3rd party resource: PCIDatabase. On the PCIDatabase website, enter the graphics card Device ID with the "0x" prefix in the Device Search field and click Search (as shown below).
How-To Uninstall AMD Radeon™ Software from a Windows® Based System Article Number: GPU-629 This article provides step by step instructions on how to uninstall the AMD Radeon™ Software from a Windows® based system. 1. Start by opening the Control Panel For Windows® 10/8.
For Windows® 7, click on the Windows button and select Control Panel from the Start Menu 2.
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4. Check all items, and then click the Uninstall button.
Note: If you had others versions of AMD drivers installed previously, you should get an additional prompt providing the options to remove All Versions or Current Version. o Select All Versions to remove all AMD drivers and application components (recommended). o Select Current Version will uninstall only the latest version of the drivers and its related components. 5. The uninstall process will begin removing drivers and software components.
6. Select Restart Now to complete the uninstallation process.
7. To verify that the AMD Radeon Software has been removed from the system, return to the Program and Features list, and check that there are no AMD entries. If AMD specific entries are still listed, remove them using the above process.
AMD Clean Uninstall Utility The AMD Clean Uninstall Utility will attempt to remove any previously installed AMD Catalyst™ display and audio drivers, and cleans up left-over files and registry entries from the system. This helps to prepare the system for a better driver installation experience. NOTE: The AMD Clean Uninstall Utility should only be used if the normal uninstallation procedure using the Windows Control Panel's Programs and Features option is unsuccessful.
o o Click "OK" to continue Click "Cancel" if you wish to exit the AMD Clean Uninstall Utility 3. After clicking "OK" the utility will be minimized to the notification area (system tray) and the progress will be displayed as a tool tip. 4. The uninstall process will continue to run in the background. To check the progress, hover the mouse over the AMD icon in the notification area. NOTE: While the uninstall process is running, the display may flicker or turn black for a few seconds.
6. To finalize the uninstall process click "Yes" to reboot the computer. NOTE: The system must be rebooted after running this utility. Supported Operating Systems Windows 10 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 8.
How-To Install AMD Radeon™ Software on a Windows® Based System This article provides instructions on how to install AMD Radeon™ Software on a Windows® based system. The content of this article is organized into the following sections: o o o Downloading the AMD Radeon™ Software System Requirements Installing the AMD Radeon™ Software Downloading the AMD Radeon™ Software There are two options to locate and download the latest version of the AMD Radeon™ Software: 1.
4. Select the desired components or keep default selection (recommended) and click Install.\
5. The drivers and software components will begin installing. Note: The screen will flicker whilst the AMD Radeon™ Software is being installed. If you have multiple displays, some of them may turn black for a few seconds.
6. Once the drivers and software have been successfully installed, choose Restart Now Note: A system restart is required to complete the installation process.\
