| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix | |---------|--------------|-----| | "Driver timeout" error | Unstable RAM timings or incorrect shared memory allocation | Reduce XMP profile; set UMA buffer to 2GB in BIOS | | Windows replaces AMD driver automatically | Driver Update overwrite policy | Use gpedit.msc (Pro/Enterprise) or "Show or hide updates" tool | | No display after driver install | Corrupted installation or conflict with older Nvidia/Intel drivers | Boot safe mode → DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) → reinstall | | Low FPS in games | Driver using Microsoft Basic Render | Verify in Device Manager → Display adapters → AMD Radeon Graphics active |
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