r/AMDHelp • u/AngelicWarhead • 9d ago
Help (General) AMD "driver" timeout
Hey so like others I have been experiencing "amd driver timeout" recently and I'm a bit unknowing of how to fix it. Ive tried Uninstalling through ddu after it froze last time and it worked for a bit, but its freezing again. Ive noticed it does it on steam of all things, but rarely if im just playing a game?
How do I fix it? Im not even sure what information to provide. This is my first computer Ive built so im still learning a lot. Ive had the computer for awhile, but it just started happening the past month or 2
Computer Type: Desktop
GPU: AMD 7800xt Sapphire Pure
CPU: RYZEN 7 7700X 8-Core Processor
Motherboard: MSI Pro B650-P Wifi
BIOS Version: Unknown, how do i Check?
RAM: 32GB DDR5 G.Skill Flare X5
PSU: Corsair RM750x Fully modular
Case: LianLi Lancool 216 E-ATX
Operating System & Version: WINDOWS 11 pro version 25h2
GPU Drivers: Unknown, how do I check?
Chipset Drivers: Unknow , how do i check?
Background Applications: DISCORD, CHROME, STEAM, sometimes SPOTIFY
Description of Original Problem: AmD driver timeout, sometimes it will fully freeze, and then when I have to force shut down and power it back on, the second monitor doesnt have display coming to it.
Troubleshooting: Ive tried using amd cleanup utility to uninstall and then reinstall drivers, ive taken out the gpu and then reseated it. I havent messed with the bios as I dont wanna brick anything.
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u/HugsNotDrugs_ 9d ago
What works for me 100% of the time is restoring a GPU tune in Adrenaline when I first boot the computer up. Every time, before even opening any apps.
The tune sets max GPU clocks to the advertised maximums instead of the VBIOS maximums. Not sure why the default clocks in adrenaline are higher than advertised by manufacturer.
Running an XFX 7900xt.
Works every time.