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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 2.1, for the ultimate 3D
gaming experience. For help 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 the section
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 these 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
3D® Control Panel on page 20
, and
OpenGL® Control Panel on page 29
.
