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

Introduction 7

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.