Diamond Multimedia 7500 ATI’s Catalyst Software Suite, Multiple Displays and 3D Gaming Experience

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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 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 5.

Direct 3D® and OpenGL®

The CATALYST Software Suite supports the latest versions of Direct 3D® and OpenGL® . Your 3D game titles will come to life, as you can tweak the game’s settings for maximum 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 14, and OpenGL® Control Panel on page 19.

HydraVision™

You can also use HydraVision for advanced multi- monitor management. For more information please refer to the HydraVision User’s Guide PDF located on your ATI Installation CD.

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Contents Radeon 8500LE Product Notice DisclaimerTable of Contents Page Introduction Radeon 8500 and Radeon 8500LE Features At a GlanceHydraVision ATI’s Catalyst Software SuiteMultiple Displays and 3D Gaming Experience Direct 3D and OpenGLMultiple Displays Connecting Your MonitorsATI Displays Tab Catalyst Software SuiteEnabling/Disabling Secondary Displays Enabling Extended Desktop ModeDynamic Display Reassignment Page Ratiometric Expansion Virtually Repositioning Your DisplaysButton by moving the color curve with your mouse ATI Color TabRGB Lock Game Gamma PropertiesRed Green Blue slidersATI Options Tab Video Overlay ATI Overlay TabHue ATI Overlay TabContrast SaturationDirect 3D Control Panel Main and Custom SettingsCustom Main SettingsSettings SliderLevel slider TexturePreference Mipmap DetailSupport 32-bit Direct 3D Compatibility SettingsSupport BufferSupport DXT AlphaDithering MethodOpenGL Control Panel Smooth Applications OpenGL Compatibility Settings Connecting to a TV or a VCR Using TV OutView your PC’s display on a TV Connecting Your Video Out to a TV or VCR Using Scart Connectors for European TVs Starting Windows with TV Display EnabledHow To Enable/Disable The TV Display Using a Monitor vs. Using the TV Display Using and Adjusting TV OutHow TV Display Cannot Be Used Viewing Text on a TV Adjusting Monitor DisplayReducing Edge Distortion Using Games and Applications Changing Display Configurations