AMD Catalyst 14.9.2 Beta Driver for Windows out now

[AMDMatt]

Hello everyone,

Click here to visit our Graphics Drivers and Software page and click on “Latest Windows Beta Driver” to download the driver.

Please note the Catalyst 14.9.1 Beta driver will continue to be listed, along with the Catalyst 14.9 WHQL. This is because Catalyst 14.9.2 Beta driver is only supported on GPU’s supporting GCN hardware.

For instructions on how to uninstall or install the AMD Catalyst Software Suite, you may refer to the following support resources:


· How-To Uninstall AMD Catalyst™ Drivers From A Windows® Based System
· How-To Install AMD Catalyst™ Drivers For A Windows® Based System


Please make sure to read the Feature Highlights and the Known Issues sections to learn more about this version of the driver and use the Issue Reporting Form to report any bugs – Thank you!


Highlights of AMD Catalyst™ 14.9.2 Windows® Beta Driver Performance Improvements

Mantle API activated for ultimate performance in Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
Dual Graphics optimizations for KritiKa and SheDiaoZero
Project Cars profile update
Shadow Of Mordor profile update

Resolved Issues

Alien: Isolation: AMD CrossFire™ profile updated to detect new .exe of recent application patch
Total War: Rome 2 sometimes displaying texture corruption when on the campaign map in CrossFire™ configurations
Total War: Rome 2 occasionally stutters when task switching between applications
Watch Dogs occasionally has negative performance in CrossFire™ configurations on medium game settings
Max Payne 3 cinematic cut scenes intermittently show flickering
FIFA 2015 CrossFire™ scaling sometimes underperforming expectations
Metro Redux CrossFire™ scaling sometimes underperforming expectations
Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor occasionally shows flashing when running CrossFire™ configurations
White patches occasionally observed in CCC when dragging display icons
Upgrading from previous 14.4 Catalyst™ drivers with dual AMD Radeon™ R9 295 in CrossFire™ may cause a black screen or system hang

[Saraya]

Hi Matt,

I am using R290 in crossfire with a Iiiyama 4k B2888 panel via Display port 1.2
I also have a LG 30" which I've tested via DVI-D.

When attempting to log in to Windows after this driver install, I get about five seconds of desktop and then black screen. This is not a hard lock, as sounds and functions are still available. Once I boot into safe mode and clear out the driver, every thing is working again. I can then install say 14.4 and have no problems.

EDIT: 14.9.1, 14.9 and 14.8 also fail.

[AMDMatt]

Hi Matt,

I am using R290 in crossfire with a Iiiyama 4k B2888 panel via Display port 1.2
I also have a LG 30" which I've tested via DVI-D.

When attempting to log in to Windows after this driver install, I get about five seconds of desktop and then black screen. This is not a hard lock, as sounds and functions are still available. Once I boot into safe mode and clear out the driver, every thing is working again. I can then install say 14.4 and have no problems.

EDIT: 14.9.1, 14.9 and 14.8 also fail.

Hi Saraya,

I have the same monitor as you.

Are you using msi afterburner by any chance?

[Saraya]

Hi Saraya,

I have the same monitor as you.

Are you using msi afterburner by any chance?

Matt, I do and I had it running at first on the initial driver install. Obviously a mistake as those types of programs/scripts can cause issues. So I started fresh with it disabled both during and on boot. I still had the same problems.

[AMDMatt]

Matt, I do and I had it running at first on the initial driver install. Obviously a mistake as those types of programs/scripts can cause issues. So I started fresh with it disabled both during and on boot. I still had the same problems.

Did you have it running any sort of overclock?

Can you provide me with a DXDIAG report and upload it to Sendspace and share the download link with me? I will then report your issue and get back to you here with more information as soon as possible.

[Saraya]

OK it's on Sendspace, with file/xcand7 at the end

[AMDMatt]

OK it's on Sendspace, with file/xcand7 at the end

I couldn't get that to work, can you send me a pm with the required info please? Thanks.

[Saraya]

I couldn't get that to work, can you send me a pm with the required info please? Thanks.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/xcand7
Direct link should be : https://fs12n3.sendspace.com/dl/7310...nd7/DxDiag.txt

[AMDMatt]

Thank you Saraya. I will get back to you with more information soon.

[Saraya]

Thank you Saraya. I will get back to you with more information soon.

Matt, was there an update for this? I since stopped using the 4k screen. It still happens with my 30" LG. Seems like the driver crashes and blackscreens, then needs to be reinstalled.

[AMDMatt]

Hi Sarya,

Please try out latest driver which is 14.1.2 and see if that resolves your issue.

Do both cards work fine on their own?

[Saraya]

Hi Sarya,

Please try out latest driver which is 14.1.2 and see if that resolves your issue.

Do both cards work fine on their own?

Both cards are working fine on their own. I will try the new ones soon.

[AMDMatt]

Both cards are working fine on their own. I will try the new ones soon.

Ok, keep me updated how you get on.

[Saraya]

Hi Matt,

It's something to do with voltages and 2d clocks/desktop. My custom voltage settings work with 14.4, but black screen with any thing newer than 14.6
I have had to bump the voltage in order to stop the black screens. So to be clear, if I use my normal voltage settings in game with 3d clocks, I have no problems - it's just loading into the desktop.

If you want my Afterburner profile/settings to compare and contrast your results using 14.4 vs anything later, then I can send those. I don't see why an incremental marginal change in drivers requires quite a bit more voltage (at desktop 2d clocks none the less).

Also, can you put in some feedback that we'd like to get 1600p resolution supported for the new VSR upscaling feature? We can't believe that 2560x1600 isn't available.

[AMDMatt]

Hi Matt,

It's something to do with voltages and 2d clocks/desktop. My custom voltage settings work with 14.4, but black screen with any thing newer than 14.6
I have had to bump the voltage in order to stop the black screens. So to be clear, if I use my normal voltage settings in game with 3d clocks, I have no problems - it's just loading into the desktop.

If you want my Afterburner profile/settings to compare and contrast your results using 14.4 vs anything later, then I can send those. I don't see why an incremental marginal change in drivers requires quite a bit more voltage (at desktop 2d clocks none the less).

Also, can you put in some feedback that we'd like to get 1600p resolution supported for the new VSR upscaling feature? We can't believe that 2560x1600 isn't available.

What are your custom voltage settings? As drivers get faster and make the card work harder, it's possible that if overclocking you may require a touch more voltage. If you require a touch more voltage at stock clocks and stock voltage then it's possible the card may be faulty. Of course if you can fix that by upping the voltage a notch, then it maybe worth doing that instead.

We intend to release a 'phase 2' driver with improved VSR capabilities supporting more cards and more resolutions in the not too distant future.