Diamond Multimedia 9000 ATI’s Catalyst Software Suite, Multiple Displays and 3D Gaming Experience

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ATI’s CatalystSoftware Suite

Multiple Displays and 3D Gaming Experience

ATI’s Catalyst Software Suite provides multiple display functionality, and the advanced graphic features, such as TRUFORM, for the ultimate 3D gaming experience. For help on installing the Catalyst Software Suite, refer to the Getting Started Guide.

The Catalyst Software Suite installs the ATI display tabs. These tabs are accessed through the Windows® Display Control Panel, through the Advanced...

button located on the Settings tab. For a detailed explanation of each ATI tab, refer to Catalyst™ Software Suite on page 7.

Direct3D® and OpenGL®

The Catalyst Software Suite also supports the latest versions of Direct3D® and OpenGL®. Many new 3D game titles, and the latest versions of older titles, will virtually come to life as they utilize their advanced Direct3D® or OpenGL® features. Gamers can tweak their settings for the ultimate experience in 3D image quality or 3D gaming performance.

ATI’s Direct3D® and OpenGL® tabs are available through the Windows® Display Control Panel, through the Advanced... button located on the Settings tab.

For a detailed explanation of the Direct3D® and OpenGL® tabs, refer to Direct3D® Control Panel on page 13, and OpenGL® Control Panel on page 18.

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Contents Radeon Product Notice DisclaimerTable of Contents Page Introduction Features At a Glance Multiple Displays and 3D Gaming Experience ATI’s Catalyst Software SuiteDirect3D and OpenGL HydraVision Connecting Your Monitor Display Connectors Used Comments Configuration Display ConfigurationsATI Displays Tab Catalyst Software SuiteRatiometric Expansion Button by moving the color curve with your mouse ATI Color TabRGB Lock Game Gamma PropertiesRed Green Blue slidersATI Options Tab ATI Overlay Tab Reduce DVI frequency on high- resolution displaysVideo Overlay Hue ATI Overlay TabContrast SaturationDirect3D Control Panel Main and Custom SettingsCustom Main SettingsSettings SliderVertical Sync Mipmap DetailLevel slider Wait forSupport 32-bit Direct3D Compatibility SettingsSupport W BufferSupport DTX AlphaDithering MethodOpenGL Control Panel Main Settings OpenGL applications OpenGL Compatibility Settings Page Fast Write Set AGP SettingsRetest All View your PC’s display on a TV Using TV OutConnecting S-Video Out to a TV or VCR Connecting to a TV or a VCRStarting Windows with TV Display Enabled How To Enable/Disable The TV Display Using Scart Connectors for European TVsUsing and Adjusting TV Out Adjusting Monitor Display Using a Monitor vs. Using the TV DisplayViewing Text on a TV Reducing Edge Distortion To Use Larger Display FontsTo Increase the Horizontal Size To Increase the TV Contrast Changing Display ConfigurationsUsing Games and Applications