EDIUS requires graphics adapter that supports higher resolution than 1024×768 32-bit. Direct3D 9.0c or later and PixelShader Model 3.0 or later.
GPUfx transitions additionally requires below hardware specification. If installed display adapter does not satisfy the requirements, GPU transition won’t appeaer in Effect Palette.

– SD(8bit): 256MB or better (Better than 512MB is recomended)
– SD(10bit)/HD(8bit): 512MB or better (Better than 1GB is recommended)
– HD(10bit): 1GB or better (Better than 2GB is recommended)
– HD(1920×1080) or better: 2GB (Better than 2GB is recommended)

If external render server works on your system, server’s display adapter should satisfy same requirements.