The AMD Radeon R9 390 Series driver helps Windows communicate with your graphics card, enabling proper display output, hardware acceleration, and access to AMD graphics settings. Installing a compatible driver can resolve missing resolution options, improve application compatibility, and replace the limited functionality of the Microsoft Basic Display Adapter.

Key Features

• Hardware-accelerated graphics: Enables the GPU to handle supported games, 3D applications, and video playback rather than relying on basic Windows display functionality.
• Display configuration: Provides controls for supported resolutions, refresh rates, and multiple monitors, depending on your screens and connections.
• AMD graphics controls: Compatible software packages include settings for adjusting image quality, configuring application profiles, and viewing graphics hardware information.
• Compatibility fixes: An appropriate driver release may address display glitches or application issues. Results depend on the software, operating system, and driver version.

How to Install

1. Check your graphics card and Windows version. Open Device Manager and expand Display adapters to confirm the AMD Radeon R9 390 Series is installed. Check your Windows edition and system type before selecting a download.
2. Choose a matching driver package. Review the package’s supported hardware and operating systems. For Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, do not assume the same installer supports every version. This GPU uses legacy drivers, and official Windows 11 support should not be assumed.
3. Prepare for installation. Save your work, close games and graphics-intensive applications, and consider creating a restore point. If replacing a malfunctioning driver, follow AMD’s cleanup guidance when necessary.
4. Run the installer. Open the downloaded package, approve the Windows permission prompt, and follow the setup instructions. Brief screen flickering or temporary loss of display can occur while the graphics driver is being replaced.
5. Restart and verify. Reboot when prompted, then check Device Manager for warnings. Confirm your preferred resolution and refresh rate, and test a familiar game or application to make sure graphics acceleration is working.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or rolls back: Run the AMD installer as administrator, remove old AMD/NVIDIA drivers with DDU in Safe Mode, reboot, then install the AMD Radeon package that officially lists R9 390 support for your Windows version.
• GPU not detected: Check that both PCIe power connectors are fully seated, reseat the card, try another PCIe slot, and confirm BIOS/UEFI sees the R9 390. Test with a known-good PSU.
• Version conflicts or black screens: Stop Windows Update from replacing the AMD driver, avoid mixing old Catalyst and newer Radeon Software leftovers, and reinstall one clean known-good driver version.