ATI Technologies X600 manual Introduction, Features, Multiple Displays and 3D Gaming

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CHAPTER 3:

ATI’s CATALYST™ Software Suite

Introduction

This chapter describes using the advanced multiple-monitor and 3D graphics features in ATI’s CATALYST™ Software Suite.

Features

Multiple Displays and 3D Gaming

ATI’s CATALYST™ Software Suite provides multiple-display functionality, and its advanced graphic features, such as SMARTSHADER™ HD, provide the ultimate 3D gaming experience.

The CATALYST™ Software Suite also supports the latest versions of Direct 3D® and OpenGL®. Many 3D game titles will virtually come to life

through the advanced Direct 3D® or OpenGL® features. Gamers can fine- tune these settings for the ultimate experience in 3D image quality or 3D gaming performance.

HYDRAVISION™

In addition to the multiple display functionality available with ATI’s CATALYST™ Software Suite, you can also use HYDRAVISION™ for advanced multi-monitor management. For more information on HYDRAVISION™ , please refer to the HYDRAVISION™ User’s Guide PDF located on your ATI Installation CD.

Accessing the CATALYST™ Software Suite

For help installing the CATALYST™ Software Suite, refer to the Getting Started Guide.

The CATALYST™ Software Suite installs the ATI display tabs into the Windows® Display Properties dialog. They are accessed through the Advanced button located on the Settings tab.

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Contents Radeon Disclaimer Important Safety Instructions Page Table of Contents Index Compliance InformationGraphic Features Radeon X600 FeaturesExternal Connections Video output or Video In/Video Out Vivo connection Connecting Your Monitors Using Multiple DisplaysConnections and Adapters for the Radeon X600 Card To connect your monitorsSingle CRT Display Connectors Comments Configuration UsedDisplay Single DFPCRT display + Single TVDFP display + DFP displayAccessing the Catalyst Software Suite FeaturesIntroduction Multiple Displays and 3D GamingATI Displays Tab Windows Display Properties Settings TabATI Displays Tab ATI Color Tab To enable or disable a displayTo save a display-device scheme ATI Color Tab Desktop Settings ATI Color Tab To create a Desktop or Full Screen 3D profile To apply the settings for a Full Screen 3D profile To apply the settings for a specific Desktop profileTo access the Color Hotkeys Settings dialog HotkeysColor Hotkey Settings Color Hotkeys SettingsColor Hotkeys Settings Dialog Modifier keyTo remove assigned hotkeys ATI Options Tab ATI Options TabATI Options Tab Options Details TabATI Options Details Tab ATI Rotation TabATI Rotation Tab To rotate a single display Rotation HotKeysTo rotate multiple displays To assign rotation hotkeysVideo Overlay ATI Overlay TabATI Overlay Tab ATI Overlay Tab Clone Mode SettingsClone Mode Options ATI 3D Tab ATI 3D Tab Custom Properties Dialog OpenGL or Direct 3D Custom Properties DialogCustom Properties Dialog Smoothvision HD Anti-Aliasing sliderFiltering slider HD AnisotropicTexture Preference Mipmap DetailCustom Properties Dialog Smartshader Effects Smartshader applies preset pixel effects onDirect 3D Compatibility Settings Direct 3D Compatibility SettingsOpenGL Compatibility Settings OpenGL Compatibility SettingsATI VPU Recover Tab ATI VPU Recover TabATI VPU Recover Tab Enable VPU Recover checkboxPrepare an Error Report checkbox ATI VPU Recover Tab Using TV Out View your PC’s display on a TV Using TV Display and Capture FeaturesTo enable or disable the TV display Starting Windows with TV Display EnabledComposite Cable or Using Scart Connectors for European TVsUsing and Adjusting TV Display Features How To Enable/Disable The TV DisplayUsing a Monitor vs. Using TV Display Adjusting Monitor DisplayViewing Text on a TV Switching to a larger display fontReducing Edge Distortion Increasing the horizontal size of a TV displayUsing Games and Applications Using TV Display AloneSelect your TV broadcast format Increasing the contrast of a TV displayAdjust your TV screen size Page Adjust the composite dot crawl on your TV Display Adjust the S-Video sharpness of your TV displayAdjust the luma flicker removal setting on your TV Display Page Connect to a TV, VCR, or Camcorder for video capturing Windows Volume ControlVideo Cable or Composite Cable Click Change device Click Configure Capturing video using Windows Movie MakerCapturing video using Windows Movie Maker Industry Canada Compliance Statement FCC Compliance Information’Information de conformité de la CE CE Compliance InformationCE-befolgungInformationen Index Custom settings Desktop Horizontal size Theater Mode Triple Buffering TV display 39