Using ATI Catalyst™ Control Center - VPU Recover: ATI Radeon™ HD 2400 Pro User's Guide
VPU Recover
ATI Catalyst™ Control Center: VPU Recover (Sample)
VPU Recover detects when the graphics processor stops responding and resets the graphics hardware or switches to software rendering mode, allowing you to save any work in progress before restarting the computer.
NOTE: Because Windows Vista™ provides the same functionality as this option, VPU Recover is not available on systems running Windows Vista™.
Enable VPU Recover
NOTE: Because Windows Vista™ provides the same functionality as this option, VPU Recover is not available on systems running Windows Vista™.
From the Graphics Settings tree, click VPU Recover.
Click Enable VPU Recover.
Using ATI Catalyst™ Control Center - ATI Overdrive: ATI Radeon™ HD 2400 Pro User's Guide
ATI Overdrive
ATI Catalyst™ Control Center: ATI Overdrive (Sample)
ATI Overdrive maximizes the performance of the graphic processing unit (GPU) on your graphics card by dynamically and safely increasing its clock speed to its optimal level. This provides the ability to greatly improve the performance of your GPU, especially if you are using a custom cooling solution.
An on-chip thermal sensor constantly monitors the temperature of the GPU allowing the maximum clock speed to be maintained while avoiding overheating. If the GPU gets too hot, ATI Overdrive will automatically decrease the clock speed until a safe temperature is reached. ATI Overdrive will never reduce the graphics processor speed below the default clock speed.
Use ATI Overdrive to maximize the performance of the graphics processing unit (GPU) on your graphics card. An on-chip thermal sensor constantly monitors the temperature of the GPU allowing the maximum clock speed to be maintained while avoiding overheating. If the GPU gets too hot, ATI Overdrive will automatically decrease the clock speed until a safe temperature is reached. The ATI Overdrive will never reduce the graphics processor speed below the default clock speed.
Use the Automated clock configuration utility to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to meet your specific requirements. Finally, ATI Overdrive can be configured to run when the computer is booted or only when running 3D applications.
NOTE: If your computer cannot restart after setting a higher clock speed, press and hold the SHIFT key during system start-up until you hear three beeps. Once your computer has full booted, disable Enable new clock settings at logon.
Select ATI Overdrivein the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center Advanced view.
Unlock ATI Overdrive
The first time ATI Overdrive is accessed all the features are unavailable. You must unlock ATI Overdrive in order to change any settings.
From the Graphics Settings tree, click ATI Overdrive.
Click the Lock/Unlockbutton.
Click Yes in the ATI Overdrive warning message.
Set the recommended speeds for the GPU and memory clocks
From the Graphics Settings tree, click ATI Overdrive.
Click Run automated clock configuration utility button.
To accept the changes when the clock configuration utility has finished click the Apply button in the utility's confirmation dialog.
Manually change the graphics processor clock speed
From the Graphics Settings tree, click ATI Overdrive.
Move the Graphics Processor Clock slider to the desired setting.
NOTE: The upper limit is the highest speed that can be safely set for your specific graphics card. The lower limit is the hardware default speed.
Any changes made to the clock speed are only valid during the existing session. If you log out or reboot the computer the clock speeds are returned to the factory default settings. To save your new setting, enable one of the Options available at the bottom right of the ATI Overdrive window.
Manually change the graphics memory clock speed
From the Graphics Settings tree, click ATI Overdrive.
Move the Memory Clock slider to the desired setting.
NOTE: The upper limit is the highest speed that can be safely set for your specific graphics card. The lower limit is the hardware default speed.
Any changes made to the clock speed are only valid during the existing session. If you log out or reboot the computer the clock speeds are returned to the factory default settings. To save your new setting, select one of the Options check boxes available at the bottom right of the ATI Overdrive page.
Enable ATI Overdrive for 3D application
ATI Overdrive can be enabled automatically whenever a 3D application is opened.
From the Graphics Settings tree, click ATI Overdrive.
Select the Enable ATI Overdrive for 3D applications only check box.
Enable clock settings at logon
The settings made to ATI Overdrive can be enabled automatically when you log onto your computer.
From the Graphics Settings tree, click ATI Overdrive.
Select the Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon check box.
