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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 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 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 16
, and
OpenGL® Control Panel on
page 21
.
HydraVision™
In addition to the multiple display functionality
available with ATI’s Catalyst™ Software Suite, you
