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'''Key points'''
 
'''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>
 
{{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>
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==Essential improvements==
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===Virtual Super Resolution (VSR)===
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{{ii}} Allows running games in higher resolutions (e.g. [[Glossary:4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]]) on lower-resolution displays.
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{{ii}} Currently requires an AMD Radeon R9 290 or AMD Radeon R9 285 GPU.<ref>[http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/AMDCatalystOmegaWINReleaseNotes.aspx AMD Catalyst™ Omega Windows® Release Notes]</ref>
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{{ii}} Monitor's native resolution must be one of the following: 1920 X 1080 @ 60Hz, 1920 X 1200 @ 60Hz, 2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz, 1920 x 1080 @ 120Hz.<ref name="VSR">http://www.goldfries.com/downloadables/omega/AMD_Catalyst_Omega_Reviewer_Guide.pdf</ref>
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# Open the Control Center.
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# Switch the view to Advanced Mode.
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# Choose My Digital Flat Panels from the sidebar.
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# Check Enable virtual super resolution.
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# Click Apply.
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==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
===Can't enable Virtual Super Resolution (VSR)===
 
===Can't enable Virtual Super Resolution (VSR)===
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{{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>
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{{ii}} VSR is only supported on monitors with the following native resolutions: 1920 X 1080 @ 60Hz, 1920 X 1200 @ 60Hz, 2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz, 1920 x 1080 @ 120Hz.<ref name="VSR"/>
  
 
== Issues fixed ==
 
== Issues fixed ==

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Graphics Adaptor

AMD Catalyst Control Center
AMD Radeon Software
Intel Arc Control
Mesa
Nvidia Control Panel

Key points

Titled AMD VISION Engine Control Center on systems with AMD CPUs.[1]

Essential improvements

Virtual Super Resolution (VSR)

Allows running games in higher resolutions (e.g. 4K Ultra HD) on lower-resolution displays.
Currently requires an AMD Radeon R9 290 or AMD Radeon R9 285 GPU.[2]
Monitor's native resolution must be one of the following: 1920 X 1080 @ 60Hz, 1920 X 1200 @ 60Hz, 2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz, 1920 x 1080 @ 120Hz.[3]
Instructions

Issues unresolved

Can't enable Virtual Super Resolution (VSR)

VSR is only supported on monitors with the following native resolutions: 1920 X 1080 @ 60Hz, 1920 X 1200 @ 60Hz, 2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz, 1920 x 1080 @ 120Hz.[3]

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.[4]


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

Control Center not starting

there are PLENTY of possible causes and solutions for this problem.[5]

Instructions
Instructions

Useful Links

AMD's official website where you can find support and download drivers.


References