Configuring Laptop Switchable Graphics on a Windows® Based System

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Switchable Graphics is a technology that utilizes both the graphical processing capabilities of a discrete graphics adapter and the power efficiency of an integrated graphics adapter. Laptops equipped with Switchable Graphics are capable of engaging the higher performance discrete graphics adapter for 3D applications, and the energy-efficient integrated graphics adapter for less demanding tasks.

This document provides instructions on how to configure Switchable Graphics using Radeon™ Settings. The contents are organized into the following sections:

 Driver Compatibility  Accessing Switchable Graphics Menu  Assigning Switchable Graphics Mode to an Application  Monitoring Integrated and Discrete GPU Usage

Driver Compatibility

To ensure compatibility, it is recommended to install the latest display drivers provided by the laptop manufacturer (OEM) for both the integrated and discrete graphics processing unit (GPU).

You may also consider using the latest compatible generic driver offered by the integrated and discrete graphics manufacturer(s). This may allow the laptop to run games and applications that are not supported by the latest OEM drivers.

Before installing display drivers, check the Windows® Device Manager and verify that both GPUs appear on the list of hardware devices and they are enabled as shown in the screenshot below.

Either of the GPUs may appear under Other Devices as a Generic Video Controller, if no driver is currently installed for the device.

Once verified, follow the steps in the order listed below:

1. Install the latest driver for the integrated GPU 2. Install the latest driver for the discrete GPU

Ensure to use the same type of drivers (OEM or generic) for the integrated and discrete GPUs.

For example: If the Integrated GPU is not manufactured by AMD, and if you choose to use generic drivers, first install the integrated GPU driver from the GPU manufacturers website then install the discrete GPU driver from AMD's website. However, if using OEM drivers then install just the drivers from the laptop manufacturer's website.

Note! Switchable Graphics may not function if the display driver for either of the GPUs are missing or not installed.

Accessing Switchable Graphics Menu Switchable Graphics offers several standard operating modes and can also be configured to run a specific application using the desired GPU.

To configure Switchable Graphics settings, right-click the Desktop and select AMD Radeon Settings from the menu.

Select System.

Select Switchable Graphics.

Assigning Switchable Graphics Mode to an Application

In the Switchable Graphics menu, the Running Applications view will be displayed by default. This view lists recent and current running applications and their assigned Switchable Graphics mode.

Note! The default mode for most applications is predetermined by the operating system. Applications with specific GPU requirements show a Lock icon beside the application name and cannot be changed; these applications always run on the integrated GPU, Power Saving mode.

For applications that are not locked by the operating system, the following Switchable Graphics modes can be selected from the application drop-down menu:

 o Power Saving - Selects the integrated GPU, which consumes less power but provides lower performance o High Performance - Selects the discrete GPU, which consumes more power but provides better performance o Based on Power Source - Selects the integrated GPU when running on battery and selects the discrete GPU when plugged into a power outlet

Select a desired mode for the application and the change will take effect the next time the application is loaded. If the desired application is not available in this view, click on the Running Applications option and select Installed Profile Applications to view all applications detected by the graphics driver, as shown in the picture below.

Check that the desired application for configuring Switchable Graphics is listed on the page. If the application is not listed, use theBrowse option to locate and add the application to the list.

Tip! If there is a large list of application profiles, type in the name of the application into the Search field to quickly bring up the application profile.

If the Switchable Graphics mode for an application has been changed, a User icon will appear next to the name of the application profile. These user defined application profiles can be removed by selecting Delete from the drop-down list, as shown in the example below.

To restored application profiles back to default settings, click the Reset option.

Note! This will reset all applications back to their default mode

Monitoring Integrated and Discrete GPU Usage

For laptop systems running Windows® 10 Fall Creators Update (Version 1709), GPU usage can monitored within the Performance section of Task Manager, as shown in the example below.

For systems not running Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, freely available third party tools providing detailed GPU monitoring can be found online. Using Presets to Toggle Display Modes Using Radeon™ Additional Settings

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Presets are user defined settings that provide quick access to different graphics driver features. This document provides information on how to use Presets to quickly and easily switch between various multi-monitor display modes.

The contents of this document are organized into the following sections:

 Multi-Monitor Display Modes  Creating Presets  Applying Presets  Managing Presets

Multi-Monitor Display Modes

Systems with two or more connected displays can be configured for the following display modes to improve productivity or enhance visual details:

 Duplicated – The desktop is duplicated (including resolution) on more than one display. This setup can be useful for running demos and presentations.  Extended – The desktop is extended across multiple displays. Each extended display has its own unique desktop area (including screen resolution and refresh rate). This setup can be used to provide additional desktop space.  AMD Eyefinity – Enables two or more displays to be grouped to work together as a single desktop. When displays are grouped together, the desktop resolution and workspace area increase according to the number of displays in the group, and each display shows a portion of the desktop.

While the desired display modes can be manually changed depending on the current system usage, switching back and forth from different display modes can be a time consuming process. By using the Preset feature in Radeon Additional Settings, you can create a preset for a display mode which can be quickly applied when needed.

Creating Presets

The Preset feature is located in Radeon Additional Settings. To access this menu follow the steps below:

1. Open the Radeon Settings Application. This can be done in any of the following ways:

1. Right click on your desktop and select Radeon Settings

2. Click on the Radeon Settings icon in the System Tray

3. Select AMD Radeon Settings from the Programs menu

2. Click on the Preferences menu option

3. Click on the Radeon Additional Settings

Note! More information about Radeon Additional Settings can be found here: [link - How to Access Radeon Additional Settings for More Graphics Options]

4. In Radeon Additional Settings, expand the Presets menu to display the Add Preset and Manage Presets options

5. To create a Preset for Duplicated, Extended or AMD Eyefinity mode, first set up the displays in the desired mode. 1. For instructions on configuring Duplicated or Extended Desktop modes, please refer to : How to Configure Displays in Duplicate and Extended Modes 2. For instructions on configuring AMD Eyefinity, please refer to KB: Setting Up and Configuring Multiple Displays to Run in AMD Eyefinity Mode

6. Once the displays are set up in the desired mode, click on Add Preset and give the preset a name and description in the appropriate fields and then click Save. Here are some examples:

7. Repeat steps 5 through 6 until all the desired display presets have been created Back to top

Applying Presets

All saved presets should be listed within the Preset menu. Using the examples from the previous section, the Duplicated, Extended and AMD Eyefinity mode presets should appear as highlighted in the screenshot below:

To switch between the three different display modes, simply click on the desired display preset to apply it.

Note! The displays may flicker or generate a black screen while the preset is being applied. This is expected behavior and may take a few seconds. The displays will return to a normal state once the changes have taken effect.

Managing Presets

Presets can be deleted and applied using the Manage Presets option.

Select Manage Presets to bring up a window displaying a list of saved presets.

To delete a saved preset, highlight the desired preset and click on Delete.

To apply a preset, highlight the desired preset and click Apply.

To exit, click on Close. How To Install/Uninstall AMDGPU-PRO driver on a CentOS 6.8 Based System

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Installing the AMDGPU-Pro Driver

There are three simple steps involved in the installation of the AMDGPU-Pro Driver: Download, Extract, and Install. The instructions to perform the installation are intended for a CentOS 6.8 and 7.3 installation and should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Before installing the driver, a quick note on how to check if your system already has AMDGPU-PRO installed. In addition, the recommended best practice is to bring the system up-to-date before starting the driver installation, with: yum update

System Check

The easiest way to find out if you have AMDGPU-Pro already installed on your CentOS System is via an RPM query. Using the following command at a terminal will provide you with the version of the AMDGPU-Pro stack on your system, or if providing no output, informs you that there are no packages found: rpm -qa | grep amdgpu-pro

Download

A direct link to download the Linux AMDGPU-Pro driver is given below and it is also available on the Driver Download Page. This file has a "tar.xz" extension which reflects a more-effective compression algorithm that (in most cases) creates a smaller archive than the more common gzip format.

 AMDGPU-Pro Driver Version 17.10 for CentOS 7.3  AMDGPU-Pro Driver Version 17.10 for CentOS 6.8

NOTE: This file can also be located via the Driver Download Page by locating your card and selecting the Linux Driver link.

Extract

After the archive is downloaded, extract the contents to a temporary location from which you can install it. The example below assumes you have downloaded the archive to /tmp and will extract to the same location. If your file was downloaded into the ~/Downloads/ folder by default, you can also extract and install from there, and afterwards you can remove the install files. cd /tmp tar -Jxvf amdgpu-pro-17.10-414273.tar.xz

Pre-Install

The AMDGPU-Pro driver requires access to specific RPMs from CentOS installation media as well as Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux (EPEL) for purposes of dependency resolution. A script named amdgpu-pro-pre-install.sh will confirm that all required prerequisite files and repositories are available in order to successfully install the AMDGPU-Pro driver in the Centos environment. It can be run as follows: sudo sh amdgpu-pro-preinstall.sh --check

This will check if the required repositories are available to ensure a smooth installation. If there are any warnings, the script can be executed again without any options to build the necessary repositories sudo sh amdgpu-pro-preinstall.sh

Note that an internet connection will be required if EPEL is not found as well as to download any CentOS RPMs for purposes of dependency resolution.

Install

Once the archive is expanded on the local machine and the amdgpu-pro-preinstall script has successfully confirmed all prerequisites, run the extracted script (amdgpu-pro-install) to install the graphics stack. cd amdgpu-pro-17.10-414273

./amdgpu-pro-install -y

Uninstalling the AMD GPU-PRO Driver If for any reason you wish to remove the AMDGPU-PRO graphics stack you can do this using the uninstallation script which was part of the installation and is present in your path. From the command prompt enter the following command: amdgpu-pro-uninstall How to Get the Optimal Video Viewing Experience Using AMD Radeon™ Settings

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AMD Radeon Settings provides video profiles that can be selected depending on the type of video content being viewed.

This document describes the difference between the various profiles available and instructions on how to access them:

 How to access the video profile option within Radeon Settings  Available video profiles within Radeon Settings

How to access the video profile option within Radeon Settings

To access the Video Profiles options within Radeon Settings:

1. Open the Radeon Settings Application. This can be done in any of the following ways:

 Right click on your desktop and select AMD Radeon Settings

 Click on the Radeon Settings icon in the System Tray  Select AMD Radeon Settings from the Programs menu

2. Click on the Video menu option

3. The Video page opens and provides quick access to various profiles listed

Available video profiles within Radeon Settings

The video profiles available are:

 Default – Uses driver's default video settings.  Cinema Classic – For viewing movies in home theatres and dim environments.  Enhanced – For general viewing and boosting overall picture quality.  Home Video – For viewing home recordings. Engages Steady Video to reduce camera shake in the video.  Outdoor – For viewing videos in bright environments.  Sports – For viewing fast-motion videos.  Vivid – Provides the highest level of picture quality.  Custom – Allows the user to adjust settings as required. When selected, additional options which can be adjusted are made available. These options include:

o Custom Sharpening – Choose between 3 levels of sharpening or turn sharpening off. o Custom Color Vibrance – Choose between 3 levels of vibrance or turn color vibrance off. o AMD Steady Video –If turned on, the driver attempts to reduce camera shake. o Custom Brightness –This slider is used to adjust the brightness of the video image.

Each of the video profiles above is a set of video filters with predefined values including:

 Contrast - Enhances the difference between the dark and bright components of the video.  Denoising - Removes visual artifacts (noise) from video signals.  Deinterlacing - Creates a sharp image from two video fields of interlaced video  Edge Enhancement - Controls the overall sharpness of images.  Mosquito noise control - Reduces the look of blotchy edges in video that has been overly compressed.  Steady Video – Virtually eliminates camera shake in real-time.

To view the effect of the video profiles described above, enable Demo Mode.

With Demo Mode on, the video playback screen will be split down the middle by a red line. In the image below, the frame on the left displays the original video image, and on the right shows the video with the Enhanced profile applied.

Note!Radeon Settings also provides quick access to video profiles. To access Video Profiles directly:

1. Right click on the Radeon Settings Icon in the System Tray

2. Select the Video Profile menu and choose the desired video profile Fehler 186 – Das AMD Installationsprogramm kann aufgrund von fehlenden oder beschädigten Manifestdateien nicht fortgesetzt werden

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Dieser Artikel enthält Informationen zu Fehler 186, wenn das AMD Installationsprogramm feststellt, dass die benötigten Manifestdateien fehlen oder beschädigt sind.

Der Inhalt des Artikels ist in folgende Abschnitte unterteilt:

 Mögliche Ursache  Lösung

Mögliche Ursache

Die vom AMD Installationsprogramm für die korrekte Identifizierung der Treiber für Ihre AMD Grafikhardware benötigten Manifestdateien fehlen oder sind beschädigt.

Zurück nach oben

Lösung

Um dieses Problem zu lösen, laden Sie die aktuellste Version des AMD Installationsprogramms im Treiber- und Download-Centerherunter und führen dieses aus.

Wenn dieses Problem weiterhin auftritt, verwenden Sie die Manuelle Treiberauswahl im Treiber- und Download-Center, um den aktuellsten Treiber auszuwählen und herunterzuladen.

Wenn Sie den Fehler 186 nach der Durchführung der oben aufgeführten Schritte immer noch nicht beheben können und weitere Hilfe benötigen, wenden Sie sich an den AMD Kundendienst und fügen Sie Ihrer Service-Anfrage die Protokolldatei des AMD Installationsprogramms bei. Die Protokolldatei des AMD Installationsprogramms finden Sie unter C:\Program Files\AMD\CIM\Log\Installer.log

WICHTIG! Befolgen Sie die unten aufgeführten Schritte, wenn Sie eine Service-Anfrage für dieses Problem einreichen:

1. Um ein E-Ticket zu generieren, besuchen Sie: http://support.amd.com/en- us/contact/email-form 2. Geben Sie „Error 186" (ohne Anführungszeichen) im Feld „Betreff" ein 3. Geben Sie im Feld „Beschreibung" so viele Details wie möglich zu Ihrem Problem an 4. Fügen Sie der Service-Anfrage die Protokolldatei des AMD Installationsprogramms bei und klicken Sie auf Absenden Selecting the Desired Pixel Format for an HDMI Display

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This document provides general information about Pixel Formats and step-by-step instructions on selecting the desired pixel format within AMD Radeon Settings.

The contents of this document are organized into the following sections:

 Pixel Format Overview  Hardware and Software Requirements  Selecting the Desired Pixel Format

Pixel Format Overview

HDMI™ displays can use one of two different color formats, YCbCr and RGB. These color formats are the digital equivalent found in Component Video (YPbPr) and D-Sub VGA (Video Graphics Array) analog signals.

The YCbCr format contains a subset of color coding data, also referred to as Chroma Subsampling and represented in the 4:n:n (Y:Cb:Cr) format. The left digit denotes luminance, the middle digit represents the blue channel, and the right digit is the red channel.

The RGB format contains Limited (16-235 bits) and Full (0-255 bits) options which represents the range of the white and black levels that can be displayed.

Depending on the source content and output resolution, each format may offer a slight difference in picture quality. More advanced information about these formats can be found online. AMD Radeon Settings provides support for the following formats for HDMI displays:

 YCbCr 4:4:4 Pixel Format  YCbCr 4:2:2 Pixel Format  RGB 4:4:4 Pixel Format Studio (Limited RGB)  RGB 4:4:4 Pixel Format PC Standard (Full RGB)

Hardware and Software Requirements

The Pixel Format option is only available on systems that uses a direct HDMI-HDMI connection from the AMD graphics card to the display. Note! DVI-HDMI and DisplayPort-HDMI adapters/cables are not supported.

To access Pixel Format option using the latest compatible AMD graphics drivers is recommended. For instructions on installing graphics drivers please refer to KB: How-To Install Radeon Software on a Windows® Based System

Selecting the Desired Pixel Format

Follow the steps below to view and select the available color depth supported by your display:

1. Open AMD Radeon Settings. This can be done in any of the following ways:

1. Right click on your desktop and select AMD Radeon Settings

2. Select AMD Radeon Settings from the Programs menu

3. Click on the Radeon Settings icon in the System Tray

2. Click on the Preferences menu option

3. Click on the Radeon Additional Settings

4. In Radeon Additional Settings select the Pixel Format option under My Digital Flat Panels menu on the left. 5. Select the preferred pixel format from the list

6. Click Apply to save the setting. 7. Close Radeon Additional Settings, when done. How to Tune GPU Performance Using Radeon Wattman and Radeon Chill

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This document provides information on the options available in Radeon™ WattMan which enables customization of graphics card (GPU) performance and is organized into the following sections:

 Radeon WattMan Overview  Radeon WattMan Requirements  Configuring Radeon WattMan  Radeon WattMan Profiles  Restoring Default Settings  Radeon Chill

Radeon WattMan Overview

Radeon WattMan, which was first introduced in Radeon™ Software Crimson Edition 16.6.2, is a power management utility that controls GPU voltage, core clocks, memory clocks, fan speed and temperature.1 Radeon WattMan provides performance tuning and monitoring of GPU behaviour, enabling the ability to fine tune your gaming experience for different applications.

This document walks you through each step of tuning your GPU using Radeon WattMan. It is important to note that GPU tuning requires an advanced level of technical knowledge. For most users, the default hardware settings for the GPU and graphics memory provides the best performance for most applications.

Note! When manually overclocking, it is a best practice to overclock in small increments and then test for stability after each adjustment. This is best done by running your 3D games and applications as you normally would for a few hours. If the system becomes unstable (e.g., you may experience crashes, hangs, and/or graphical corruption), you should return to the last stable settings.

Radeon WattMan Requirements

Radeon WattMan is supported on AMD Radeon R7 260 Graphics Series products and higher. It is recommended to always use the latest compatible driver for your GPU when configuring Radeon Wattman on a Windows® based system.

Windows compatibility is dependent on the GPU. Please check the Product Resources Center for specifications and compatibility information. Note!

1. Radeon WattMan is not supported on APU Graphics or the AMD Radeon™ R7 370 Graphics Series. 2. For APU Graphics, AMD Radeon R7 370 Graphics and products older than Radeon™ R7 260, performance tuning is available via AMD Overdrive. 3. The availability of specific Radeon WattMan features will depend on the GPU being used.

Configuring Radeon WattMan

To access Radeon WattMan, open Radeon Settings by right clicking on your desktop and select AMD Radeon Settings.

Click on the Gaming Tab.

Click on Global Settings.

Click on the Global WattMan tab and read the Terms of Use. If you agree to these terms, click Accept to continue.

NOTE! AMD PRODUCT WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGES CAUSED BY OVERCLOCKING, EVEN WHEN OVERCLOCKING IS ENABLED VIA AMD HARDWARE AND/OR SOFTWARE.

After accepting the Terms of Use, you can begin customizing Radeon WattMan settings.

Note!

1. In AMD CrossFire™ configurations, Radeon WattMan settings must be applied to each GPU in the system. You can select each GPU by clicking the GPU tabs as highlighted below. 2. If after configuring the primary GPU the options under the tab(s) for the remaining GPUs are disabled (greyed out), you may need to wake up the GPU(s). This can be done by cycling between the tabs.

The following section describes the options available within Radeon WattMan which allow performance tuning and monitoring of your GPU. These include:

 Clock Frequency Control  Memory Frequency Control  Voltage Control  Temperature  Fan Speed  Power Limit  Histogram

Note!

 Global WattMan changes will apply to all 3D applications.  If you wish to create an individual Radeon WattMan profile for a specific 3D application(s), please refer to : How to Configure AMD Radeon Settings to Get the Optimal Gaming Experience.  Changes made under Global WattMan or under an application profile will take effect immediately.  Any changes made to settings within Radeon WattMan are only saved when you click Apply, located in the upper right corner of the Radeon WattMan interface.

Clock Frequency Control Radeon WattMan allows customization of seven GPU performance clock states, which are defined by unique clock speeds and voltages. Using Clock Frequency Control, you can configure each of these seven states to your own personal preference.

 Clock State 0 is the lowest power state and cannot be modified.  Clock State 7 is the highest GPU clock state and offers the highest performance.

Clock Frequency Control can be adjusted in different ways. These include:

 o Simple Frequency Curve Control o Dynamic Frequency Curve Control

Default Mode for Frequency Curve Control

The Default Mode allows adjustments to all clock states simultaneously.

Move the Frequency slider to the right or left to increase or decrease GPU frequency respectively. This slider will adjust in the Clock Frequency in increments of 0.5%.

Dynamic Mode for GPU Frequency Curve Control

The Dynamic Mode can be adjusted by selecting the Frequency option and changing it to Dynamic. Dynamic Clock Control enables customization of each Clock State, allowing greater control over performance.

Set the desired Frequency and click apply.

In this example, the default Base Clock for State 7 for this GPU is 1266Mhz and has been increased to 1300Mhz.

Note! Increasing the Clock Frequency can impact stability and may require increasing the Voltage to stabilize the system. Voltage Control is covered in the next section of this document.

Memory Frequency Control

Memory Frequency Control only uses one state (State 1). In Default mode, adjust Memory Frequency in increments of 5Mhz using the slider.

Set the desired Frequency and click apply.

Dynamic Clock Control allows a manual input of the desired Frequency.

In this example, the default Base Clock for State 1 for this GPU is 2000Mhz and has been increased to 2100Mhz.

Note! Memory Frequency Control is not supported with AMD Radeon Pro Duo, Radeon R9 Fury Series and Radeon R9 Nano Series Graphics.

Voltage Control

Voltage control refers to the amount of voltage applied to the GPU at each Clock State.

Voltage Control can help to stabilize the GPU when increasing Clock Frequency. This will require more power and generate more heat, resulting in higher fan speeds and fan noise.

Voltage for GPU Frequency can be adjusted by selecting the Voltage Control option and changing it to Manual. Manual Voltage Control enables customization of Voltage for each GPU Clock State.

Note!

 In manual mode, it is a best practice to increase Voltage in small increments and then test for stability. This is best done by running your usual games and 3D applications at your preferred settings.  If the adjustments made above causes stability issues, you can restore factory default settings by clicking Reset located in the upper right hand corner.  Voltages are not shared between GPU and Memory Clocks; both are set independently.

Set the desired Voltage and click apply.

In this example, the default Voltage for State 7 is 1125 and has been increased to 1150.

Memory Voltage Control only uses one State (State 1).

Voltage for Memory Frequency can be adjusted by selecting the Voltage Control option and changing it to Manual. Manual Voltage Control enables customization of Voltage for Clock State 1.

Set the desired Voltage and click apply.

In this example, the default Voltage for State 1 is 1000 and has been increased to 1150.

Temperature

Manual temperature allows control over the operating temperatures of the GPU when running a 3D application (under load).

The Max (temperature) slider is the maximum temperature allowed before GPU clocks and voltage are lowered to cool down the GPU. Target is the temperature at which fan speeds will ramp up to cool down the GPU.

Target temperature works in tandem with Fan speed which is covered in the next section of this document.

Fan Speed

Fan speed is measured in RPM (revolutions per minute), the higher the fan speed the more cooling provided, which may lead to an increase in fan noise.

Fan speed is automatically managed by your GPU by default and will ramp up or down to regulate temperature, depending on current work load.

Manual fan speed allows customization over the minimum and target fan speeds, which allows control over GPU temperature and fan noise.

 o Min is the minimum speed the fan can run at. o Target is the maximum fan speed the fan will run at if the current temperature level is not above the temperature target.

Note! Some fan speed settings may not be available on some non-AMD reference designs.

Minimum acoustic limit enables the user to set the baseline frequency which the GPU will operate in. If the GPU clock frequency (Mhz) drops below the minimum acoustic limit value set, the fan speed will increase as required to regulate the GPU temperature so that the baseline frequency can be maintained.

Power Limit

Power limit controls the level of power sent to the GPU. Increasing this value can improve GPU performance by allowing the GPU to maintain its highest clock frequency (state 7).

Power Limit can be increased or reduced by +/- 20-100% and should be set to the maximum value when increasing GPU or Memory clock frequency.

Note! Power Limit % range is dependent on which GPU you are using.

Histogram

The Histogram allows monitoring and data capture of current, average and peak GPU activity, temperature, fan speed and GPU clock speeds.

Hover over the graph to view details for a specific point in time as shown below.

Radeon WattMan Profiles

After arriving at an optimal Radeon WattMan configuration, the settings can be saved as a profile.

Starting with Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition, multiple profiles can now be created and loaded depending on the system usage – for example:  A profile for high performance gaming with a higher power limits and fan speed to maintain higher clock frequencies.  A profile for reduced power usage and fan speeds resulting in lower temperatures and a quieter system.

In addition, Radeon WattMan profiles can also be created on a per application basis, providing the same set of customizable options as described above, via Gaming Application Profiles. When an application specific profile is loaded, it will override Global WattMan settings while that application is running.

To load or save a Radeon WattMan profile (Global or Applications specific), click on the Load profile or Save profile buttons. Profiles (saved in XML format) are stored by default in the following location: :\Users\\Appdata\Local\AMD\CN.

For information on how to create an Application Profile, please refer to the following KB: Creating Application Profiles.

Restoring Default Settings

If you wish to return to default settings, you can restore Global or individual application Radeon WattMan Settings to their default values by clicking on the Reset option located in the upper right corner of the Global or individual Radeon WattMan menu.

Radeon Chill

Radeon Chill is a power-saving feature that dynamically regulates framerate based on your character and camera movements in-game.2

As your movement decreases, Radeon Chill reduces your gameplay framerate, saves power and lowers GPU temperature.

Radeon Chill is accessible from the Gaming/Global Graphics/Global Settings Menu.

Once enabled, Radeon Chill can be toggled on and off during gameplay by pressing an assigned hotkey. The hotkey can be changed to a different key by selecting Chill Hotkey and then pressing the desired key.

For more advanced information about Radeon Chill and a list of supported games, please visit the Radeon Chill Technology page.

Once Radeon Chill has been enabled globally, Radeon Chill can be configured on a per application basis, within an application profile:

 Chill - Enable Radeon Chill for the current game  Chill MIN – The minimum framerate for chill to function within (the minimum is 30 FPS, the default value is 70)  Chill MAX - The maximum frame rate for chill to function within (the maximum is 300 FPS, the default value is 144)

For information on how to create an Application Profile, please refer to the following KB: Creating Application Profiles.

1 Overclocking any AMD processor, including without limitation, altering clock frequencies / multipliers or memory timing / voltage, to operate beyond their stock specifications will void any applicable AMD product warranty, even when such overclocking is enabled via AMD hardware and/or software. This may also void warranties offered by the system manufacturer or retailer. Users assume all risks and liabilities that may arise out of overclocking AMD processors, including, without limitation, failure of or damage to hardware, reduced system performance and/or data loss, corruption or vulnerability.

2 Learn more at www.amd.com/chill.