Let the testing begin!

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

Guys are these the right versions or did my installation fail, I got some warning messages in the installation log the catalyst still says 14.7 http://i.imgur.com/lWiuVWG.png

Yeah those are the right ones, according to the Driver Packaging Version, still saying 14.7 (or whatever version you went to them from) is normal for betas. 🙂

LOL, took this long to fix Max Payne 3 :P

Yeah those are the right ones, according to the Driver Packaging Version, still saying 14.7 (or whatever version you went to them from) is normal for betas. 🙂

How do you tell it's properly updated? Mantle verison?

In Thief Mantle benchmark I have improvement from 53 to 65 average fps.

wow. that a pretty big gain

How do you tell it's properly updated? Mantle verison?

I just go by the Driver Packaging Version at the top tbh, if it matches (i.e for these its - 14.301.1006-141009), then i know i am on the latest.

I just go by the Driver Packaging Version at the top tbh, if it matches (i.e for these its - 14.301.1006-141009), then i know i am on the latest.

Cool, yeah I had noticed that. Shame mantle still won't work on civ, something about msvcr110.dll, no amount of reinstalling the vcredist is doing anything.

did you use DDU? also, check windows update, sometimes there are patches for the c++ distros

I'll give ddu a go tomorrow, no updates for the c++ distros around. If it's working for you, mind uploading your msvcr110.dll in the D:\Windows\System32 folder and giving me a link? Tried removing it and reinstalling but it doesn't install, seems like it's not part of that package.

what are you AMD preparing for ?? where are the HD 5000 , HD 6000, HD 5000M ,and HD 6000M if what i think is true you will be in a big problem they are still DX 11 GPUs dont send them to legacy it will be a shame :bang:

As stated, this beta is ONLY FOR GCN. Its a mantle update, if you dont have GCN, it worthless to you.

Refer here: http://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=4943124&postcount=10 It includes the very latest runtimes for 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, and C++ 14 (the new one coming out), and both x86 and x64 versions of each. Old versions of each of these will automatically be uninstalled. If programs have the c++ runtime files in their folder, it will use those instead (like how SweetFX works), meaning programs can still use old versions even if you install a later version on the computer. You can use the C++ loose file remover, custom made by mbk1969 on this forum. It's available here: https://db.tt/a4VSkC1b

Cheers for the help, removed the file with the loose file remover then installed with the v33 redist, same crash. I'm thinking it is a driver issue, which probably wouldn't be worth the hassle trying to fix.

where the heck is the option to enable mantle? i cant find it anywhere...

where the heck is the option to enable mantle? i cant find it anywhere...

In general or in a game? You don't "enable" it, it just works. All games seem to do this differently. Sniper Elite 3 is done through the launcher. Beyond Earth has two .exe's, one for DX11 and another for Mantle. BF4 has the option in video settings.

i'm afraid from they send them to legacy with next release it will be unacceptable

They have removed all mention of the 5xxx and 6xxxm models from their website. Have been trying to get some old technical specs on some 6xxx devices without luck. It would be a great shame if they move them into "legacy" especially seeing as how only recently they "fixed" the biggest problems related to switching.

If that's the case then maybe it's time for me to switch over to Nvidia considering I'm still able to update my "legacy" GeForce 9500 GS (2008) drivers!

So 5xxx and 6xxx cards no longer have drivers?

If that's the case then maybe it's time for me to switch over to Nvidia considering I'm still able to update my "legacy" GeForce 9500 GS (2008) drivers!

I also have an older Pavilion with the same or similar Nvidia card (9xxx GS) and it still supports updates!

So 5xxx and 6xxx cards no longer have drivers?

The devices are still supported! Although the switching tab needs modding in. We just hope that AMD doesn't drop future support.

In general or in a game? You don't "enable" it, it just works. All games seem to do this differently. Sniper Elite 3 is done through the launcher. Beyond Earth has two .exe's, one for DX11 and another for Mantle. BF4 has the option in video settings.

there is no launcher, it just goes. there is no option in the video settings to change it, and fraps is fully functional in game, so no mantle... wtf... i played for a good 3 hours on dx...pretty sweet.. id like mantle though...