HP EliteBook 2760p HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 42

Using dual graphics (select models only), Performance

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NOTE: There may be some instances when you may not be allowed to switch modes. In other instances, you may be prompted to switch modes. You may also be required to close all applications before switching. NOTE: For more information, refer to the switchable graphics software Help. Using dual graphics (select models only) If your system is equipped with dual graphics (two or more added Graphics Processing Units (GPUs)), you can enable AMD Crossfire™ to increase application power and performance for fullscreen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11. For more information about DirectX, refer to http://www.microsoft.com/directx. NOTE: Dual graphics systems only support automatic selection based on power requirements (Dynamic scheme), and automatically assign Performance mode or Power Saving mode for individual applications. However, you can manually modify the settings for a particular application. To enable or disable AMD Crossfire™, select or deselect the check box in the AMD Crossfire™ section, which is located in the Performance tab in the Catalyst Control Center. NOTE: For more information, refer to the AMD software Help. 32 Chapter 4 Power management

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NOTE:
There may be some instances when you may not be allowed to switch modes. In other
instances, you may be prompted to switch modes. You may also be required to close all applications
before switching.
NOTE:
For more information, refer to the switchable graphics software Help.
Using dual graphics (select models only)
If your system is equipped with dual graphics (two or more added Graphics Processing Units
(GPUs)), you can enable AMD Crossfire™ to increase application power and performance for full-
screen applications that use DirectX version 10 or 11. For more information about DirectX, refer to
directx
.
NOTE:
Dual graphics systems only support automatic selection based on power requirements
(Dynamic scheme), and automatically assign Performance mode or Power Saving mode for individual
applications. However, you can manually modify the settings for a particular application.
To enable or disable AMD Crossfire™, select or deselect the check box in the AMD Crossfire™
section, which is located in the
Performance
tab in the Catalyst Control Center.
NOTE:
For more information, refer to the AMD software Help.
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Chapter 4
Power management