Software Update: AMD OverDrive 3.1.0

AMD released a new version of its OverDrive tool a few days ago, with 3.1.0 as the version number. With this tool you can adjust many different settings of your AMD system to achieve an optimal overclock. In this case, it is wise to overclocking guide read carefully in order to get a good overview of the possibilities. The list of changes for this release tells us the following:

Version 3.1.0:

• Added support for AMD Phenom II X4 965BE CPU
• Added support for ATI DX11 “Evergreen” graphic cards
• Added support for additional super IO chip: IT8712
• Added support for AMD S1g4 and ASB2 socket type CPUs
• Enhanced the fan speed control and hardware monitoring feature
• Enhanced AMD Smart Profiles feature
• Improved the CPU core multiplier settings method to change only the settings of the highest P-state
• Enhanced the apply settings mechanism for memory timings by only applying the settings that were changed
• Fixed a bug in AODDriver
• Fixed the bug that GPU usage cannot be retrieved even with the latest graphic driver

Version 3.0.2:

• Fixed a bug about revision id check in BEMP
• Enhanced the BEMP feature by adding CPU information check when apply memory profile settings

Version 3.0.1:

• Added AutoClock Advanced Mode feature
• Fixed the bug that ACC feature is not available under Clock-Voltage page
• Enhanced CPU frequency reading method
• Added support for Windows 7
• Added support for Fusion utility compatibility
• Enhanced DDR3 memory support
• Enhanced CPU temperature reading method for Phenom II CPUs
• Fixed a bug that AOD can’t startup on some customer boards
• Added support for RS880 and SB800 chipset
• Added AMD Black Edition Memory Profile feature

Version 3.0.0:

• Enable fan speed control feature in advanced mode
• Enhanced hardware monitor feature by adding support for more super IO chips.
• Added smart control feature in advanced mode
• Fixed a bug on detecting CPU core frequency
• Added support for GH C1/C2 revision CPU
• Added support for EPP mode memory