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| − | '''AMD VISION Engine Control Center''' is AMD | + | {{cleanup}} |
| + | '''Key points''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Titled '''AMD VISION Engine Control Center''' on systems with AMD CPUs.<ref>[http://support.amd.com/en-us/search/faq/57 What is the difference between the AMD Catalyst Control Center and the AMD Vision Engine Control Center?]</ref> | ||
| − | == | + | ==Issues unresolved== |
| − | + | ===Can't enable Virtual Super Resolution (VSR)=== | |
| + | {{ii}} Virtual Super Resolution (VSR) is not available on displays with resolutions higher than 1920x1200.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/2p03ub/enabling_virtual_super_resolution_vsr_in_amd/cmtol57 jackalopeater comments on Enabling Virtual Super Resolution (VSR) in AMD Catalyst Omega]</ref> | ||
| − | == Issues | + | == Issues fixed == |
=== GPU Scaling Options Locked In Windows 7 === | === GPU Scaling Options Locked In Windows 7 === | ||
| − | A common problem | + | A common problem on Windows 7 is the GPU Scaling options being locked which would make older games stretched in widescreen or shrunk to fit original size. There are many various fixes such as those from AMD or third party fixes or custom programs. |
==== Causes ==== | ==== Causes ==== | ||
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===== AMD's Official Fix ===== | ===== AMD's Official Fix ===== | ||
| − | AMD's official fix is | + | AMD's official fix is to choose a lower desktop resolution, set the scaling option, then restore the native desktop resolution.<ref>[http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/UnableToSetGPUScaling.aspx GPU-68: Unable to set GPU Scaling option in ATI Catalyst™ Control Center]</ref> |
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===== ATI GPU Scaling Fix Program ===== | ===== ATI GPU Scaling Fix Program ===== | ||
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If some DirectX 10 or DirectX 11 games are underscanned and have a black border around the screen (mostly on HDMI displays) in games like [[Crysis]], [[Crysis 2]], and [[L.A. Noire]], despite the fact that you have set your scaling to zero, this guide should help. | If some DirectX 10 or DirectX 11 games are underscanned and have a black border around the screen (mostly on HDMI displays) in games like [[Crysis]], [[Crysis 2]], and [[L.A. Noire]], despite the fact that you have set your scaling to zero, this guide should help. | ||
| − | = | + | {{Fixbox|1= |
| − | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Fix underscanning}} | |
# Set the desktop resolution to 1920x1080 and the refresh rate to 60 Hz. | # Set the desktop resolution to 1920x1080 and the refresh rate to 60 Hz. | ||
# Open Catalyst Control Center, select My Digital Flat Panel, then HDTV Support. In the right-side window, if 1080p24 is checked, uncheck this entry and in the area below, make sure it is not listed there, and if so, highlight this entry and select Remove. [http://thedon3k.net84.net/PCBench/ATI-Custom-Res.png IMAGE] - Check this area for 1080p24 (which one? remove all of them?) | # Open Catalyst Control Center, select My Digital Flat Panel, then HDTV Support. In the right-side window, if 1080p24 is checked, uncheck this entry and in the area below, make sure it is not listed there, and if so, highlight this entry and select Remove. [http://thedon3k.net84.net/PCBench/ATI-Custom-Res.png IMAGE] - Check this area for 1080p24 (which one? remove all of them?) | ||
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# Locate the executable file for the troublesome game. | # Locate the executable file for the troublesome game. | ||
| − | # Right-click on the executable for the game itself, not the game launcher and not the Steam application itself. '''Example:''' For Crysis, find the <code>Crysis.exe</code> file, right-click on the executable, choose Properties and then go to the Compatibility tab and check | + | # Right-click on the executable for the game itself, not the game launcher and not the Steam application itself. '''Example:''' For Crysis, find the <code>Crysis.exe</code> file, right-click on the executable, choose Properties and then go to the Compatibility tab and check Disable Display Scaling on High DPI Settings. |
| − | # Click | + | # Click OK. |
# Run the game, and it should now run in 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz with no underscan. | # Run the game, and it should now run in 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz with no underscan. | ||
| + | }} | ||
===Control Center not starting=== | ===Control Center not starting=== | ||
| − | there are PLENTY of possible | + | there are PLENTY of possible causes and solutions for this problem.<ref>[http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?t=33862974 [SOLVED] catalyst control center wont start? - Rage3D Discussion Area]</ref> |
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Enabling 64 bit .NET (x64 windows only)}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Enabling 64 bit .NET (x64 windows only)}} | ||
| − | + | # go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\.NETFramework</code> | |
| − | # go to | + | # Set <code>Enable64bit</code> DWORD to <code>1</code> |
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[http://www.amd.com AMD's official website] where you can find support and download drivers. | [http://www.amd.com AMD's official website] where you can find support and download drivers. | ||
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[[Category:Graphics Adaptor]] | [[Category:Graphics Adaptor]] | ||
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Revision as of 00:53, 30 December 2014
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AMD Catalyst Control Center |
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Key points
- Titled AMD VISION Engine Control Center on systems with AMD CPUs.[1]
Issues unresolved
Can't enable Virtual Super Resolution (VSR)
- Virtual Super Resolution (VSR) is not available on displays with resolutions higher than 1920x1200.[2]
Issues fixed
GPU Scaling Options Locked In Windows 7
A common problem on Windows 7 is the GPU Scaling options being locked which would make older games stretched in widescreen or shrunk to fit original size. There are many various fixes such as those from AMD or third party fixes or custom programs.
Causes
Some causes or symptoms of the issue can be described as listed in AMD's support page.
- Display's native resolution is currently being used.
- Digital connection between the graphics card and display not being used.
Fixes
AMD's Official Fix
AMD's official fix is to choose a lower desktop resolution, set the scaling option, then restore the native desktop resolution.[3]
ATI GPU Scaling Fix Program
Using AgentGOD's program allows you to set GPU scaling options using his third party program. You can view a forum post on Guru3D about the fix as well as the update log for the program.
Underscanning Issue
If some DirectX 10 or DirectX 11 games are underscanned and have a black border around the screen (mostly on HDMI displays) in games like Crysis, Crysis 2, and L.A. Noire, despite the fact that you have set your scaling to zero, this guide should help.
| Instructions |
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Control Center not starting
there are PLENTY of possible causes and solutions for this problem.[4]
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Useful Links
AMD's official website where you can find support and download drivers.
References
- ↑ What is the difference between the AMD Catalyst Control Center and the AMD Vision Engine Control Center?
- ↑ jackalopeater comments on Enabling Virtual Super Resolution (VSR) in AMD Catalyst Omega
- ↑ GPU-68: Unable to set GPU Scaling option in ATI Catalyst™ Control Center
- ↑ [SOLVED catalyst control center wont start? - Rage3D Discussion Area]