Install HIP SDK#

Applies to Windows

2024-02-12

7 min read time

To install the HIP SDK on Windows, use the Windows quick-start installation guide or the following instructions.

Prerequisites#

Verify that your system meets all the installation requirements. The installation is only supported on specific host architectures, Windows Editions, and update versions.

The HIP SDK is supported on Windows 10 and 11. You can install HIP on a system without AMD GPUs to use the build toolchains, but to run HIP applications, you’ll need a compatible GPU. Refer to the Windows-supported GPUs for more details.

  1. Type the following command on your system from a PowerShell command-line interface (CLI):

    Get-ComputerInfo | Format-Table CsSystemType,OSName,OSDisplayVersion

    Running this command on a Windows system may result in the following output:

    CsSystemType    OsName                      OSDisplayVersion
------------    ------                      ----------------
x64-based PC    Microsoft Windows 11 Pro    22H2

  2. Confirm that the obtained information matches that listed in Supported SKUs.

  1. Open the Settings app.

    Gear icon of the Windows Settings app Gear icon of the Windows Settings app

  2. Navigate to System > About.

    Settings app panel showing device and OS information. Settings app panel showing device and OS information.

  3. Confirm that the obtained information matches that listed in Supported SKUs.

Install HIP SDK#

CLI options are listed in the following table:

Install option

Description

-install

Command used to install packages, both driver and applications. No output to the screen.

-install -boot

Silent install with auto reboot.

-install -log <absolute path>

Write install result code to the specified log file. The specified log file must be on a local machine. Double quotes are needed if there are spaces in the log file path.

-uninstall

Command to uninstall all packages installed by this installer on the system. There is no option to specify which packages to uninstall.

-uninstall -boot

Silent uninstall with auto reboot.

/? or /help

Shows a brief description of all switch commands.

Note

Unlike the GUI, the CLI doesn’t support selectively installing parts of the SDK bundle.

To start the installation, follow these steps:

1. Download the installer from the HIP-SDK download page.

2. Launch the installer. Note that the installer is a graphical application with a WinMain entry point, even when called on the command line. This means that the application lifetime is tied to a window, even on headless systems where that window may not be visible.

Start-Process $InstallerExecutable -ArgumentList $InstallerArgs -NoNewWindow -Wait

Important

Running the installer requires Administrator privileges.

To install all components:

Start-Process ~\Downloads\Setup.exe -ArgumentList '-install','-log',"${env:USERPROFILE}\installer_log.txt" -NoNewWindow -Wait

The HIP SDK installation options are listed in the following table.

HIP components

Install type

Additional options

HIP SDK Core

5.7

Install location

HIP Libraries

Full, Partial, None

Runtime, Development (Libs and headers)

HIP Runtime Compiler

Full, Partial, None

Runtime, Development (headers)

HIP Ray Tracing

Full, Partial, None

Runtime, Development (headers)

Visual Studio Plugin

Full, Partial, None

Visual Studio 2017, 2019, 2022 Plugin

Note

The select/deselect all options only apply to the installation of HIP SDK components. To install the bundled AMD Display Driver, manually select the install type.

Tip

Should you only wish to install a few select components, deselecting all, then selecting individual components may be more convenient.

The HIP SDK installer bundles an AMD Radeon Software PRO 23.30 installer. The supported install options and types are summarized in the following tables:

Install option

Description

Install Location

Location on disk to store driver files.

Install Type

The breadth of components to be installed.

Factory Reset (optional)

A Factory Reset will remove all prior versions of AMD HIP SDK and drivers. You will not be able to roll back to previously installed drivers.

Install type

Description

Full Install

Provides all AMD Software features and controls for gaming, recording, streaming, and tweaking the performance on your graphics hardware.

Minimal Install

Provides only the basic controls for AMD Software features and does not include advanced features such as performance tweaking or recording and capturing content.

Driver Only

Provides no user interface for AMD Software features.

Note

You must perform a system restart for a complete installation of the Display driver.

To start the installation, follow these steps:

  1. Download the installer from the HIP SDK download page.

  2. Launch the installer by clicking the Setup icon.

    Icon with AMD arrow logo and User Access Control Shield overlay

    The installer requires Administrator privileges, so you may be greeted with a User Access Control (UAC) pop-up. Click Yes.

    User Access Control pop-up User Access Control pop-up

    The installer executable temporarily extracts installer packages to C:AMD; it removes these after the installation completes.

    Window with AMD arrow logo, futuristic background and progress counter

    The installer detects your system configuration to determine which installable components are applicable to your system.

    Window with AMD arrow logo, futuristic background and activity indicator

  3. Customize your installation.

    Window with AMD arrow logo, futuristic background and activity indicator

    When the installer launches, it displays a window that lets you customize your installation. By default, all components are selected.

  4. Wait for the installation to complete.

    Window with AMD arrow logo, futuristic background and progress meter

    When installation is complete, the installer window may prompt you for a system restart.

    Window with AMD arrow logo, futuristic background and completion notice

    Important

    If the installer terminates mid-installation, the temporary directory created under C:AMD can be safely removed. Installed components don’t depend on this folder unless you explicitly choose this as the install folder.

Upgrade HIP SDK#

To upgrade the HIP SDK, you can run the installer for the newer version without uninstalling the existing version. You can also uninstall the HIP SDK before installing the newest version.

Uninstall HIP SDK#

Launch the installer. Note that the installer is a graphical application with a WinMain entry point, even when called on the command line. This means that the application lifetime is tied to a window, even on headless systems where that window may not be visible.

Start-Process $InstallerExecutable -ArgumentList $InstallerArgs -NoNewWindow -Wait

Important

Running the installer requires Administrator privileges.

To uninstall all components, use the following code:

Start-Process ~\Downloads\Setup.exe -ArgumentList '-uninstall' -NoNewWindow -Wait

Uninstallation of HIP SDK components can be done through the Windows Settings app. Navigate to “Apps > Installed apps” and click the ellipsis (…) on the far right next to the component you want to uninstall. Click “Uninstall”.

Installed apps section of the settings app showing installed HIP SDK components Installed apps section of the settings app showing installed HIP SDK components