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ATI’s Catalyst
™
Software Suite
Multiple Displays and 3D Gaming Experience
ATI’s Catalyst Software Suite provides multiple
display functionality for those computers with
support for more than one installed monitor, 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 fine-tune 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 22, and OpenGL® Control Panel on
page 17.