Windows 10: After installing Ryzen AI 1.2, the camera on Windows 11 23H2 is unable to utilize the NPU.

After downloading and installing the Ryzen AI 1.2 NPU driver, the current Windows 11 23H2 version's camera is unable to use the NPU to enable background blur or eye contact features. These features were accessible in the Ryzen AI 1.0 version.

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1st gen NPU users won't get AI features on 24H2?

As we all know that 24h2 update for windows 11 is rolling out gradually for general consumers and as microsoft has already declared that the update will come with some great AI features with mind blowing fancy names. But there is a condition that the user must have a compatible NPU of at least 40 TOPS. So, does that mean consumers with lower npus like those in the 1st gen core ultra processors(with around 11 TOPS NPU) won't be eligible for AI features on 24H2 especially live captions with translations?? If that so the first wave of NPUs in the industry will come of no use! microsoft should definitely figure a way out to make these feature (at least some crucial of them) available to all NPU user.

 

Windows Studio Effects not available on Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Laptop with dedicated NPU

Hi, NikunjGoyal

Welcome to the Microsoft Community



Thank you for reaching out about the issue you're experiencing with Windows Studio Effects not being available on your Lenovo Ideapad Pro 5 with an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor and a dedicated NPU.

It's great to see that you've provided detailed information about your device and its specifications. Based on the information you've provided, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor with Intel® AI Boost and the associated NPU should support Windows Studio Effects.

Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot this issue:

1. Verify the Windows Version: Ensure that your system is running on Windows 11, version 22H2 or later, as this is a prerequisite for Windows Studio Effects.
   
2. Driver Check: The device must have a supported NPU, and the hardware manufacturer must have opted in by installing the Windows Studio Effect driver on the system. You mentioned that all drivers are fully updated, but it might be worth checking if the specific Windows Studio Effects (MEP) Driver is installed.
   
3. Driver Reinstallation: If the problem persists, you could try uninstalling and reinstalling the camera driver. Visit the Lenovo laptop manufacturer’s website, download the camera driver for the device model, and then reinstall the driver.
   
4. Settings Verification: Manage Windows Studio Effects via the Settings menu by navigating to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Cameras. Here, select your camera from the list of connected cameras to access its settings.
   

If these steps don’t resolve the issue, I recommend reaching out to Lenovo’s customer support or visiting a professional for further assistance.



Best Regards,

Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

DirectML: Accelerating AI on Windows, now with NPUs

Source: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/direc...tml-with-npus/