Owners ATI video cards Radeon 3000 Graphics will require installation of a base driver and possibly additional software for fine tuning component to improve its performance. You can install the necessary files different ways, and in this article we will look at the 4 available options.

Information before installing the driver for ATI Radeon 3000 Graphics

After ATI was purchased by AMD, all previously released products and their support continued to be released and updated, slightly changing their name. In this regard, the name "ATI Radeon 3000 Graphics" similarly "ATI Radeon HD 3000 Series", so next we will talk about installing a driver entitled exactly that.

Due to the fact that these graphics adapters are quite outdated, you should not wait for firmware updates - the latest version was released several years ago with the addition of support for Windows 8. Therefore, if you are a Windows 10 user, correct operation of the driver is not guaranteed.

Method 1: AMD Official Website

AMD stores software for all of its video cards, be it latest models or one of the first. Therefore, here you can easily download necessary files. This method is the safest, since quite often drivers saved from unverified sources are infected with viruses.

1. Visit the AMD support page using the link above. Using the product list, select the following option:

   Graphics > AMD Radeon HD > ATI Radeon HD 3000 Series> your video card model > "Send".



2. A page will open with a list of supported operating systems. As mentioned above, there is no adapted version for Windows 10. Its owners can download software for the G8, but the developers do not guarantee that it will work 100% correctly.

   

   On plus, expand the appropriate tab and select the desired driver version. Stable version called Catalyst Software Suite, and this is what most users recommend downloading. However, in certain cases it may be preferable to download Latest Beta Driver. This updated version software, in which isolated errors have been eliminated. You can view their list by expanding the spoiler "Driver Details".



3. Having decided on the version, click on the button "Download".



4. Run the downloaded installer. Change the file unpacking location if necessary and click "Install".



5. Wait for the files to unzip.



6. In the Catalyst Installation Manager that appears, specify the interface language, if required, and proceed further.



7. To perform a quick installation, select "Install".



8. First of all, specify the path where the directory with the driver will be installed. It is recommended to leave the default location. After that, mark the active installation type – "Fast" or "Custom". Then - "Further".



9. The configuration will be analyzed.



10. Depending on the type of installation you choose, the steps vary. If “Custom” is selected, you will be prompted to cancel the installation additional component PC AMD APP SDK Runtime, with “Fast” this stage is absent.



11. Agree to the terms license agreement button "Accept".

The driver will be installed along with Catalyst. During the procedure, the screen will fade out several times for short periods of time. Once the installation is complete, restart your computer - now you can configure the video card settings through Catalyst or immediately begin to fully use your PC.

Method 2: Programs for installing drivers

An alternative method to the one discussed above would be to use software from third-party developers. This software installs drivers for any number of computer components and peripherals that need to be connected or updated.

This solution is especially relevant if you are planning to reinstall the operating system or just want to update software part equipment. In addition, it is not at all necessary to install all drivers at the same time - you can do this selectively, for example, only for a video card.

Our other article discusses in detail the best of these programs.

Most popular applications from this list are DriverPack Solution and DriverMax. Despite the fact that the principle of working with them is simple, novice users may have certain questions. For this category, we have prepared instructions on the procedure for installing drivers through these programs.

Intel HD Graphics 3000 – integrated graphics core, built into central processors. Basically, this graphics chip is built into older models Intel Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 Sandy Bridge generation (second generation intel core i).

Specifications

The characteristics of HD Graphics 3000 are slightly higher than those of its younger brother (HD Graphics 2000), although not by much. But overall, the chip still doesn’t stand out as anything special.

The maximum operating frequency of the video adapter reaches 1350MHz (the actual value depends on the processor with which the graphics chip will work). HD Graphics 3000 is equipped with a good number of universal processors (12).

Memory

The amount of memory depends on the RAM allocated to the graphics core, because integrated video cards do not have their own video memory. Exactly how much will be given random access memory according to needs graphics adapter, depends on BIOS settings, but you won’t be able to allocate too much volume, no matter how much you want it.

The speed of the video card depends on the frequency and timing of the RAM used on the computer. This is the weak point of all integrated solutions, Intel HD Graphics 3000 is no exception. The bus width is 64 bits, which is incredibly small.

Regarding the supported APIs, everything is quite sad; you can use DirectX 10.1 and OpenGL 3.3 (only OpenGL 3.1 is supported on Windows). At the moment, the API data is hopelessly outdated. In terms of capabilities for editing and working with graphics, everything is also bad, there is no support for Cuda or OpenCL, you can only be content with the presence of Quick Sync, and this decoder is not supported by all programs. Although the capabilities of integrated graphics are not enough for full-fledged video editing.

What tasks can such a video card handle?

Work with office applications, using a computer to access the Internet, watching HD/FullHD videos, movies or cartoons, basic work with graphics or editing applications, running old games - this is approximately the entire list of what the Intel HD Graphics 3000 can do.

You can’t even count on more; such features of discrete video cards as overclocking are completely absent here. Technology can partially replace overclocking Turbo Boost, although you shouldn’t place high hopes on it, it won’t give an impressive increase in productivity.

Gaming capabilities of the video adapter

If we are talking exclusively about new products in the gaming industry, then you can completely forget about it. Very few games will run on Intel HD Graphics 3000 due to the lack of support for modern APIs and poor performance.

With older games the situation is much better; most of them will launch and work without problems. But there are some exceptions that work great on weaker and older discrete solutions, but refuse to run normally on Intel HD Graphics.

What about the drivers?

An insufficiently high-quality driver is the reason why a small part of old games refuse to work on this video card. If Intel tried to correct the situation for the latest versions of HD Graphics, then they have already forgotten about this video card.

Although installing the driver is very simple, all you have to do is go to the Intel website and download the necessary software. Updating drivers will also not cause problems, everything is intuitive. For installation new version drivers, you can use the Intel settings or manually download the updated installation package from the official website.

There is no driver from the manufacturer for Linux; instead, a free solution is used that comes with the Mesa3D libraries. The update occurs automatically, but if you want to update manually, you will have to install latest version Mesa3D and Linux kernels.

Comparison with discrete analogues

If we compare with video cards, then budget models of the 4th or 5th generation Nvidia, as well as budget models of Radeon HD 5th or 6th generation, are approximately equal in performance. With these video adapters, Intel HD Graphics 3000 is on par; faster and more powerful solutions will not leave even the slightest chance for the integrated chip, but such video cards will also cost quite a lot.

Conclusion

The Intel HD Graphics 3000 is a great choice if you need an office workhorse and don't want to buy a separate graphics card. If you don't want to play new releases or other demanding titles, a computer with an integrated graphics chip will keep you happy for a long time.

Hardcore gamers and other fans of playing new games should not even look at the HD Graphics 3000, the video card will not be able to satisfy your needs.

The capabilities of the latest generation Intel integrated video processor are impressive. In many modern games and games of previous years, Intel HD Graphics 3000 demonstrates performance at the level of discrete video cards entry level. The performance potential of the new product is many times greater than the potential of the previous generation Intel integrated graphics – Intel GMA HD, which in practice means the ability to use higher graphics settings in undemanding games and the ability to run modern games, usually in low quality settings.

During testing, it was noticed that with some Intel games The HD 3000 doesn't cope quite well. In particular, there were problems with the brightness level: in Left 4 Dead 2 and Supreme Commander, the game scene turned out to be too dark, and the scenes in The Sims 3 and HAWX 2, on the contrary, turned out to be too bright after changing the resolution settings. Meanwhile, Mafia II did not launch at all. Let's hope that with the advent of new driver versions, the problems that have arisen will be resolved.

Considering the excellent level of performance of the new quad-core Intel Sandy Bridge architectural generation processors, one cannot help but talk about the positive influence of the central processor on the results of testing the performance of integrated graphics.

When talking about Intel HD Graphics 3000, you should keep in mind that its operating frequency may vary depending on specific model processor. While built in Intel processor Core i7-2720QM video core operates at frequencies from 650 MHz to 1300 MHz, a similar range of values ​​for CPU Intel The Core i7-2635QM is 650-1200 MHz, and for the Intel Core i7-2630QM model it is 650-1100 MHz.

ULV (ultra-low power) class processors feature even lower frequency characteristics– from 350 MHz to 900 MHz, indicating a corresponding lower level of performance. The same applies to configurations that are limited by the cooling system, since this factor can serve as an obstacle to achieving maximum performance achieved through the use of Intel Turbo Boost technology.

The motherboard can hardly be called a new product, since it is based on the one introduced at the beginning of 2009 north bridge AMD 760G. Initially, it was intended to replace the AMD 740G as a budget model for the Socket AM2/AM2+ platform, but was later adapted for subsequent Socket connectors AM3/AM3+. The main distinguishing feature of the AMD 760G is the presence of an integrated AMD Radeon HD 3000 graphics core operating at 350 MHz and compatible with DirectX 10. It supports a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 and is intended rather for multimedia needs, since it would not provide any acceptable performance in modern it is not capable of games.

As for the GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-USB3 itself, it acts as an affordable and compact model for assembling entry-level systems. At the time of writing this review, it is offered at a price of about $70.

Let's take a look at detailed characteristics solutions from GIGABYTE.

Specification motherboard GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-USB3:

ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX - basic motherboard for Socket AM3+ processors

ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX motherboard is a compact microATX solution primary class, which allows you to create a system based on AMD FX, Phenom II or Athlon II processors. It is based on a pair of well-known chips - AMD 760G / SB710.

The RAM subsystem of the ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX model consists of two 240-pin DIMM slots that support dual-channel operation of 8 GB DDR3-1866 MHz modules. And to connect storage devices and optical drives, four SATA 3 Gb/s ports are used.

The video subsystem of the ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX board contains an integrated graphics core from the AMD Radeon HD 3000 series, and also allows you to install discrete video cards with PCI interface Express 2.0 x16. And in the set external interfaces new items are present USB ports 2.0, D-Sub, PS/2, RJ45 and audio outputs.

Among the others interesting features ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX model should be noted:

the use of exclusively solid-state capacitors in the processor supply voltage stabilization system;

presence of a 5.1-channel audio subsystem;

support for one gigabit network controller;

support for automatic processor optimization technology - ASRock X-Boost;

possibility of storing optimized system settings V separate file and its use in another system for the purpose of overclocking it (OC DNA technology);

support for a number of useful technologies: ASRock XFast 555, App Charger, OC Tuner and others;

full compatibility with operating system Windows 8.

Detailed table technical specification ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX motherboard:

ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX is a new motherboard for AMD platforms"Scorpius"

A new motherboard has been announced, based on a pair of AMD 760G / SB710 chips. The new product is equipped with an AMD AM3+ processor socket, which allows you to create budget systems using solutions from the AMD “FX”, “Phenom II” or “Athlon II” lines.

Among other key components of the model, we highlight:

the presence of two 240-pin RAM slots that support dual-channel operation of eight-gigabyte modules of the DDR3-1866 MHz standard;

support for two high-speed SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports, four SATA interfaces 3.0 Gb/s and one ATA133 IDE connector, which are used to connect storage devices and optical drives;

the presence of an integrated graphics core AMD Radeon 3000;

the presence of one PCI Express x16 slot, which allows the installation of a discrete video card;

support for a 6-channel audio subsystem, which is based on the Realtek ALC662 codec;

Availability of two high-speed external USB 3.0 ports.

In addition, the solution has a number of additional advantages that effectively distinguish it from its competitive counterparts. Chief among them are:

the use of solid capacitors in power supplies of key components;

support for XFast RAM technology, which optimizes the use of RAM;

support for XFast LAN technology, which improves bandwidth efficiency network channel communications;

support for XFast USB technology, which speeds up file transfer using the USB 3.0 interface;

use of the unique C.C.R. module (Combo Cooler Retention), which improves the cooling efficiency of the processor and ensures compatibility of the new socket with AM3 / AM2+ coolers;

support for OC Tuner technology, which allows optimization and monitoring of key parameters.

The summary table of the technical specifications of the new motherboard is as follows:

Announcement of the new ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 motherboard

The range of ASUS motherboards has been replenished with another new product, which is called M5A78L-M LX3. It is created in the Micro-ATX form factor based on AMD 760G (780L)/SB710 chips and is equipped with an AM3+ processor socket. Thus, the new product can effectively work in tandem with processors from the AMD FX, Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron 100 lines, the thermal package of which does not exceed 95 W.

The model's RAM system consists of two 240-pin slots. They support dual-channel operation installed modules DDR3 standard, the total volume of which should not exceed 16 GB, and clock frequency– 1866 MHz.

The solution's disk system is served exclusively by a south bridge chip (AMD SB710) and includes four SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports. The video subsystem of the new product is based on two components: an integrated graphics core ATI Radeon HD 3000 (support for DirectX 10 instructions) and one PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot, which allows you to install an additional discrete video card.

The set of external interfaces of the motherboard is characterized by the presence of only the most necessary interfaces: USB 2.0, PS/2, D-Sub, RJ-45, COM and audio outputs.

Among the additional advantages of the new product, we note support for a number of useful technologies:

ASUS EPU – optimizes power consumption;

ASUS Anti-Surge Protection – guarantees protection of internal components from excessive voltage;

EMI – protects the user from harmful electromagnetic radiation from system components;

ESD – provides protection of internal components from static discharge;

ASUS Core Unlocker – simplifies the procedure for unlocking additional processor cores;

FAN X-pert – allows the user to control the parameters of internal fans.

The technical specification table for the new motherboard is as follows.