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ATI’s Catalyst Software Suite
3D Gaming Experience
ATI’s Catalyst™ Software Suite activates the advanced graphic features, such as PIXEL TAPESTRY™, for advanced 3D gaming capability. 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 6.
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 19, and OpenGL® Control Panel on page 24.
HydraVision™
With an additional ATI graphics card installed in your system, you can also use HydraVision™ for advanced