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Due to APU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1.
Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory
of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR3
sockets. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules,
we recommend that you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets.
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
•
Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came
with your expansion card.
•
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an
expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration
A. System Requirements
- An AMD A series processor that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology
- Windows 8.1/7 operating system
- An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver
-
A 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.