Several ATI cards exhibit a crash or lockup under heavy load caused by a bug in the IOS (Operating System) where it cannot allocate enough resources to render certain graphics operations. A driver workaround exists for this issue and can be found at the link below.
For a more detailed description of this issue, please visit the link: http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic93636.html.
Power saving modes in Windows 7
Power saving modes are a feature of Windows 7 that allows you to configure the computer to use less energy. Power-saving modes can be used in any operating system, but they’re most commonly found on laptops.
Three different power-saving modes exist Balanced, High Performance, and Maximum Performance. Each method has its benefits and drawbacks; it’s essential to understand how each works before choosing one or another as your preferred option!
Here’s what each mode does:
ATI Catalyst Control Center
The ATI Catalyst Control Center is a utility that allows you to control the power consumption of your computer. It’s available on Windows 7, 8, and 10. The Catalyst Control Center can be accessed by opening the Start menu and searching for “ATI” or clicking on this link: http://www.ati.com/us/support/software/catalyst-control-center
Change ATI Catalyst Control Center settings.
Right-click on your desktop, select Personalize and then choose Power settings.
In the left panel, click Choose what closing causes when I’m not using my computer.
In the window that appears, uncheck “Put the hard disk to sleep when it’s unused for a set amount of time.”
Uncheck “Send data to OneDrive by default” if you do not want this feature enabled.
In Windows 7, there are many ways to control the power consumption of your computer.
In Windows 7, there are many ways to control the power consumption of your computer. To change ATI Catalyst Control Center settings, you can use the following methods:
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