Gigabyte GA-F2A55-DS3 User Manual

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(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.
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 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.8.981orabove)
- AnAMDRadeon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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.

Gigabyte GA-F2A55-DS3 Specifications

General

Brand	Gigabyte
Model	GA-F2A55-DS3
Category	Motherboard
Language	English