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FreeSync (for AMD graphics card)
FreeSync technology is solution that eliminates screen tearing without all the usual lag and latency.
This feature will eliminate screen tearing and lag during game play. Improve your gaming experience.
The displayed FreeSync menu items on the monitor may vary, depending on the monitor model and
compatibility with the AMD graphics card.
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Off
: Disable FreeSync.
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On
: Turn on the AMD graphics cards' FreeSync function. You may experience intermittent flickers
when playing some games.
Apply the optimum resolution when using FreeSync.
The refresh rate setting method please refer to
Q & A
→
How can I change the frequency?
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This menu is not available when
PC/AV Mode
is set to
AV
.
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This menu is not available when
PIP Mode
is enabled.
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The FreeSync function is only enabled in
HDMI
or
DisplayPort
mode.
Use the HDMI/DP cable provided by the manufacturer when using FreeSync.
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If the FreeSync function is in use and the text displayed on the PC screen looks blurry or corrupted, resolve
the issue by changing the resolution of the PC screen to the recommended resolution.
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If the
DisplayPort Ver.
is set to
1.1
, the
FreeSync Premium Pro
mode is disabled.
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If the
DisplayPort Ver.
is set to
1.2
, the
FreeSync Premium Pro
mode is disabled.
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If you set the
HDMI Mode
to
1.4
, the
FreeSync Premium Pro
mode is disabled.
If you use the FreeSync function while playing a game, the following symptoms may occur:
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The screen may flicker depending on the type of graphics card, the game option settings, or the
video being played. Try the following actions: decrease the game setting values, change the current
FreeSync Premium Pro
mode to
Off
, or visit the AMD website to check your graphics driver’s version
and update it with the latest one.
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While you are using the FreeSync function, the screen may flicker due to variation of the output
frequency from the graphics card.
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The response rate during the game may fluctuate depending on the resolution. A higher resolution
generally decreases the response rate.
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The sound quality of the monitor may be degraded.
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If you encounter any issues when using the function, contact the Samsung Service Centre.
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If you change the screen resolution while the function is
On
, the screen may intermittently blank out due to
the graphic card. Set
FreeSync Premium Pro
to
Off
and change the resolution.
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The function is unavailable in the devices (e.g. AV devices) that have no AMD graphic card. If the function is
applied, the screen may have malfunction.
The models in the Graphics Cards list supports FreeSync
FreeSync can only be used with specific AMD graphics card models. Refer to the following list for
supported graphics cards:
Make sure to install the latest official graphics drivers from AMD that support FreeSync.
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For additional AMD graphics card models that support the FreeSync feature, visit the official AMD website.
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Select
FreeSync Premium Pro
Off
if you are using a graphics card from a different manufacturer.
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When applying the FreeSync function via the HDMI cable, it may fail to work due to the bandwidth limitation
of certain AMD graphics card.
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Radeon™ RX Vega series
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Radeon™ RX 500 series
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Radeon™ RX 400 series
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Radeon™ R9/R7 300 series (excluding R9 370/
X, R7 370/X, R7 265)
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AMD Radeon™ 5500 Series
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AMD Radeon™ 5700 Series
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Radeon™ Pro Duo (2016 edition)
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Radeon™ R9 Nano series
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Radeon™ R9 Fury series
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Radeon™ R9/R7 200 series (excluding R9 270/
X, R9 280/X)
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AMD Radeon™ 5600 Series
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AMD Radeon™ RX 6000 Series
