AMD FirePro/Radeon Pro Graphics Driver 17.8 Beta for Windows 10 64-bit Download

Posted at December 27, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

AMD FirePro/Radeon Pro Graphics Driver 17.8 Beta for Windows 10 64-bit Description

Radeon Pro Software 17.8 Beta Highlights:

- Supports Maxon Cinema 4D R19 Beta.
- Support for Windows 10 Creators Update.
- Support for 8K resolution and Dell High Dynamic Range (HDR) display.
- Support for Radeon Pro ReLive, AMD's powerful professional-grade solution for high-resolution screen capture and recording.
- Support for AMD's pioneering virtual reality LiquidVR, enabling professional VR workflows on Radeon VR Ready Creator graphics cards.
- With DirectX 12 and Vulkan support, the Radeon Pro Software Enterprise Driver 17.Q3 is designed to be ready for the coming real-time game engine professional workflow revolution. Tools such as Unreal Engine and Unity are being used by professionals for real-time previz storyboarding, CAD visualization and Building Information Modeling (BIM).
- Support for Windows 10 Device Guard, enabling users to lock down applications that are trusted on the device, helping increase protection from malware.

Fixed Issues:

- External monitor auto switch issue when plugging in mDP/HDMI/DVI/DP port on SG/Spec graphics mode
- Audio output compatibility issue in certain 8K panels with WX7100 when dual DisplayPort cables are plugged in
- VR support for VRED is added
- Compatibility issues for WX4100 with certain 8K monitors when running DX applications at full resolution
- Unexpected display behaviors when MGPU single-large-screen is set to max resolution

Known Issues:

- Frame lock running at lower than expected frame rate occasionally
- Unexpected behaviors in MGPU single-large-screen with Windows 10

NOTE:

- This driver is not intended for use on AMD FireProTM or Radeon Pro products running in Apple Boot Camp platforms. Users of these platforms should contact their system manufacturer for driver support.
- When installing the AMD FirePro and Radeon Pro Unified Driver for the Windows operating system, the user must be logged on as Administrator, or have Administrator rights to complete the installation of AMD FirePro and Radeon Pro 17.8 Beta.

AMD Issue Reporting Form:

- This driver release incorporates suggestions received through the AMD Issue Reporting Form. To provide us with your feedback, visit the AMD Issue Reporting Form.

How-To Uninstall AMD Radeon Software:

- Start by opening the Control Panel
- For Windows 10/8.1, right-click on the Windows button and select Control Panel from the Context Menu
- For Windows 7, click on the Windows button and select Control Panel from the Start Menu
- In the Control Panel select Programs and Features
- Select AMD Install Manager and then click Uninstall/Change
- Check all items, and then click the Uninstall button.
- Note: If you had others versions of AMD drivers installed previously, you should get an additional prompt providing the options to remove All Versions or Current Version.
- Select All Versions to remove all AMD drivers and application components (recommended).
- Select Current Version will uninstall only the latest version of the drivers and its related components.
- The uninstall process will begin removing drivers and software components.
- Select Restart Now to complete the uninstallation process.
- To verify that the AMD Radeon Software has been removed from the system, return to the Program and Features list, and check that there are no AMD entries. If AMD specific entries are still listed, remove them using the above process.

How-To Install AMD Radeon Software:

- Ensure that any existing versions of AMD Radeon Software on the system have been uninstalled before proceeding with installing a new driver.
- Close all opened applications including anti-virus, firewall, remote-access, or webcam software before attempting the install process.
- Double-click the downloaded file and select Install to begin file extraction process.
- Note: It is recommended to use the default destination folder for installation.
- Select the desired components or keep default selection (recommended) and click Install.
- The drivers and software components will begin installing.
- Note: The screen will flicker whilst the AMD Radeon Software is being installed. If you have multiple displays, some of them may turn black for a few seconds.
- Once the drivers and software have been successfully installed, choose Restart Now
- Note: A system restart is required to complete the installation process.​ 

About Graphics Drivers:

While installing the graphics driver allows the system to properly recognize the chipset and the card manufacturer, updating the video driver can bring about various changes.

It can improve the overall graphics experience and performance in either games or various engineering software applications, include support for newly developed technologies, add compatibility with newer GPU chipsets, or resolve different problems that might have been encountered.

When it comes to applying this release, the installation steps should be a breeze, as each manufacturer tries to make them as easy as possible so that each user can update the GPU on their own and with minimum risks (however, check to see if this download supports your graphics chipset).

Therefore, get the package (extract it if necessary), run the setup, follow the on-screen instructions for a complete and successful installation, and make sure you reboot the system so that the changes take effect.

That being said, download the driver, apply it on your system, and enjoy your newly updated graphics card. Moreover, check with our website as often as possible in order to stay up to speed with the latest releases.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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