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1-6 SetupoftheAMDDualGraphicsConguration

Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card, AMD's Dual Graphics technology can provide

signicantly advanced display performance for AMD platform. Read the following instructions on conguring a

Dual Graphics system.

A. System Requirements

- AMD A series processor

- Windows 8/7 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. 8.982 or above)

- An AMD Radeon

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HD 6000 series graphics card that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for more

details, please visit AMD's ofcial website) and correct driver

B.InstallingtheGraphicsCardsandConguring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 Conguration 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.Conguring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

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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.