ATI’s Catalyst Software Suite

Multiple Displays and 3D Gaming Experience

ATI’s Catalyst™ Software Suite provides multiple display functionality, and the advanced graphic features, such as SMARTSHADER™, 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.

Direct 3D® and OpenGL®

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

ATI’s Direct 3D® 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 Direct 3D® and OpenGL® tabs, refer to Direct 3D® Control Panel on page 16, and OpenGL® Control Panel on page 21.

HydraVision™

In addition to the multiple display functionality available with ATI’s Catalyst™ Software Suite, you