Computer Hardware User Manual

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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 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 18, and OpenGL® Control Panel on
page 23.
HydraVision™
With an additional ATI graphics card installed 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.