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Vega 56 settings?

Vega 56 settings?

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C4RNEIRO
Junior Member
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05-16-2017, 10:22 PM
#1
These terms refer to specific configurations, and you should adjust them based on your needs. The context suggests optimizing performance or stability for the Gigabyte Vega 56 (2 fans).
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C4RNEIRO
05-16-2017, 10:22 PM #1

These terms refer to specific configurations, and you should adjust them based on your needs. The context suggests optimizing performance or stability for the Gigabyte Vega 56 (2 fans).

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iKegreenS_
Posting Freak
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05-17-2017, 01:28 PM
#2
If you need to ask, it's wiser not to touch those... BIOS updates are usually applied when a problem exists, and a new BIOS is released to resolve it. As far as I understand, this isn't happening for these cards. The second point is that if you wish to make changes yourself—such as adjusting clocks or voltages without modifying software—you can use a registry modification. This process occurs in the Windows registry, not directly on the card's BIOS.
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iKegreenS_
05-17-2017, 01:28 PM #2

If you need to ask, it's wiser not to touch those... BIOS updates are usually applied when a problem exists, and a new BIOS is released to resolve it. As far as I understand, this isn't happening for these cards. The second point is that if you wish to make changes yourself—such as adjusting clocks or voltages without modifying software—you can use a registry modification. This process occurs in the Windows registry, not directly on the card's BIOS.

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DJxKEEMSTAR
Junior Member
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05-21-2017, 12:45 PM
#3
Some Vega 56 cards can be upgraded to a Vega 64 using a BIOS flash. It’s not advised unless you’re familiar with the process. A registry adjustment appears to help circumvent standard power restrictions. This should only be attempted after other optimizations—like overclocking, undervolting, and raising the power limit by about 50%—have been completed. Even then, the card must still operate within a safe temperature range, and adding extra power isn’t without risks.
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DJxKEEMSTAR
05-21-2017, 12:45 PM #3

Some Vega 56 cards can be upgraded to a Vega 64 using a BIOS flash. It’s not advised unless you’re familiar with the process. A registry adjustment appears to help circumvent standard power restrictions. This should only be attempted after other optimizations—like overclocking, undervolting, and raising the power limit by about 50%—have been completed. Even then, the card must still operate within a safe temperature range, and adding extra power isn’t without risks.

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M0rdeKaiser
Member
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05-28-2017, 01:26 PM
#4
Can you adjust the voltage and clock speed of your card remotely without physically accessing it?
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M0rdeKaiser
05-28-2017, 01:26 PM #4

Can you adjust the voltage and clock speed of your card remotely without physically accessing it?

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keslcg
Member
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05-28-2017, 02:54 PM
#5
Thank you very much. I'll just lower the voltage on my GPU right now; I'll consider overclocking later when necessary.
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keslcg
05-28-2017, 02:54 PM #5

Thank you very much. I'll just lower the voltage on my GPU right now; I'll consider overclocking later when necessary.

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PieTheGuyTM
Member
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05-28-2017, 04:18 PM
#6
Yeah. You can do it within the Radeon Adrenalin drivers under Wattman. Or you can use other 3rd party software. No need for BIOS flashing and the like, which are a lot more risky.
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PieTheGuyTM
05-28-2017, 04:18 PM #6

Yeah. You can do it within the Radeon Adrenalin drivers under Wattman. Or you can use other 3rd party software. No need for BIOS flashing and the like, which are a lot more risky.