Chapter 5
Using the Control Center Software
5.1 Control Center Overview
The Control Center software application contains settings for configuring and fine-
tuning your AMD product. Use it to manage desktops and displays, optimize your
graphics processor for enhanced 3D application and video quality, and configure your
CPU for improved power savings or system performance. You can also use the
performance tools in the application to monitor and manage clock speed and memory
use for your graphics card to ensure that your AMD product is configured and running
as efficiently as possible.
The application provides a Standard View for guided configuration and an Advanced
View for quick and easy access to all available features and settings. It also provides a
search feature for finding specific pages, as well as the ability to bookmark pages by
pinning them within the application.
The following is a list of common configuration tasks that can be completed using the
application:
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Adding and removing displays
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Rotating displays
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Setting the main (primary) display
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Duplicating and extending desktops
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Arranging desktops
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Managing 3D application and video settings
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Configuring AMD CrossFire™ technology settings (if applicable)
More information on the application and its available features are provided through
the comprehensive Control Center help system.
Note:
Feature availability varies between AMD products and operating systems.
5.2 Starting the Control Center Software
To start the Control Center software application in Windows®, use one of the following
methods:
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