AMD UnifL Catalyst Graphics Driver – Version 14.2 Beta 1.3 - Leshcat

AMD UnifL Catalyst Graphics Driver – Version 14.2 Beta 1.3 Leshcat. - Leshcat has made available a new AMD UnifL Catalyst Graphics driver, namely version 14.2 Beta 1.3, which resolves a problem encountered in the previous 14.1 beta 1.6 UnifL release.

In addition to that, Leshcat’s update adds experimental support for Pre-gen1 Intel Graphics chips and modifies the config. However, bear in mind that this package is targeted only at the 64-bit variants of Microsoft’s Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 operating systems – 32-bit platforms are not supported.

Within version 14.2 Beta 1.3 UnifL Leshcat has packed together AMD’s Graphics and HDMI audio drivers, as well as several versions of Intel’s Iris and HD Graphics releases.

Specifically speaking, this fresh package includes AMD’s 13.350.1005.0000 display driver, and the 7.12.0.7718 (Windows 7), 8.0.0.8815 (Windows 8), and 9.0.0.9904 (Windows 8.1) HDMI versions.

When it comes to Intel, Leshcat has chosen the producer’s 8.15.10.2993 Legacy release, the 9.17.10.3347 display version, and the 10.18.10.3464 Iris and HD Graphics beta driver, which contain the 6.14.0.3086, 6.14.0.3097, and the 6.16.0.3135 display audio variants, respectively.

Contents of Catalyst 14.2 Beta v1.3 UnifL package:
- Includes AMD Graphic Driver (ver. 02/23/2014, 13.350.1005.0000).
- Includes Intel HD Graphics (Legacy, ver. 8.15.10.2993).
- Includes Intel HD Graphics (Modern, ver. 9.17.10.3347).
- Includes Intel HD Graphics (Iris & Modern, ver. 10.18.10.3464).
- Includes AMD HDMI audio driver (Win7: 7.12.0.7718 / Win8: 8.0.0.8815 / Win8.1: 9.0.0.9904).

Minor Changelog:
- Fixed issues that occurred in 14.1 beta 1.6 UnifL.
- Added Pre-gen1 Intel Graphics experimental support (2A42).
- Config tune-up.

Feature Highlights of The AMD Catalyst 14.2 Beta V1.3 Driver for Windows
- Thief: Crossfire Profile update and performance improvements for single GPU configurations
- Mantle: Multi-GPU configurations (up to 4 GPUs) running Battlefield 4 are now supported
- Frame Pacing for Dual Graphics and non-XDMA configurations above 2560x1600 are now supported with Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4
- Dual graphics DirectX 9 application issues have been resolved
- Minecraft: Missing textures have been resolved
- 3D applications no longer see intermittent hangs or application crashes
- Resolves corruption issues seen in X-plane

Known Issues:
- Notebooks based on AMD Enduro or PowerXpress technologies are currently not supported by the Mantle codepath
- Thief does not render the right eye when CrossFire and Stereo 3D is enabled

Intel HD Graphics Legacy Driver Version 15.22.28.64.2993:

Versions:
- Graphics Driver: 8.15.10.2993
- Display Audio Driver: 6.14.0.3086

The following issues have been fixed in this graphics driver.
- Fixed artifacts seen when rendering triangle strips in an OpenGL MATLAB sample.
- Fixed issue where an OpenGL sample application extends off-screen when the application is changed to full-screen.
- Fixed issue where some laptop screens may be blank after updating the graphics driver and rebooting.

The system must contain one of the following Intel Processors:
- Intel Core i3 Mobile Processor
- Intel Core i3 Processor
- Intel Core i5 Mobile Processor
- Intel Core i5 Processor
- Intel Core i7 Mobile Processor
- Intel Pentium Processors G6000/P6000/U5000 Series
- Intel Celeron Processors P4000/U3000 Series

Intel HD Graphics Driver Version 15.28.20.64.3347:

Versions:
- Intel Graphics Driver: 9.17.10.3347
- Intel Display Audio Driver: 6.14.0.3097

The following issues have been fixed in this graphics driver.
- Resolved content protection related issues when upgrading to Windows 8.1.
- Resolved error, “Display driver stopped responding and has recovered”, seen after closing and re-opening the laptop lid while playing video.
- CyberCiege game: Some textures and objects are no longer missing.
- Quake4 game: Display no longer blanks during gameplay.
- 3D screensaver such as “3D Text” no longer hangs after running for a long time.
- Resolved error, “Display driver stopped responding and has recovered”, seen after unplugging a D-sub cable from a mini DP-VGA dongle while playing video.
- Mouse cursor no longer disappears after the laptop lid is set to Sleep when closed, system is restarted, then lid is opened.
- Resolved no HDMI display (connected via a dock) seen when attempting to set Extended Display configuration.
- Resolved issue where the Operating System Information in the Intel Graphics Control Panel does not match the installed Operating System’s version.
- Resolved issue where the secondary display is inactive after changing the resolution and refresh rate in Extended Display configuration.

Known Issues:
- Error message appears when closing lid while playing Blu-ray Disc content on Intel WiDi.
- WinDVD shows error message when attempting to play a Blu-ray Disc.
- Corruption seen when activating ground level view in Google Earth.

Intel Iris/HD Graphics Driver Version 15.33.64.3464 Beta:

Versions:
- Intel Graphics Driver: 10.18.10.3464
- Intel Display Audio Driver: 6.16.0.3135

Supports Intel Iris graphics, Intel Iris Pro graphics, and Intel HD graphics on:
- 4th Generation Intel Core Processor Platform
- 4th Generation Intel Core Processor U Series-based Platform
- 4th Generation Intel Core Processor Y Series-based Platform
- 3rd Generation Intel Core Processor Platform
- 3rd Generation Intel Core Processor U Series-based Platform
- 3rd Generation Intel Core Processor Y Series-based Platform

New Features:
- Game playability and performance tuning for the latest TITANFALL and Thief Games

AMD UnifL Catalyst Graphics Driver – Version 14.2 Beta 1.3 Leshcat

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