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Direct 3D Settings

This tab allows you to adjust the values of Performance and Compatibility,
Mipmapping
and PCI Texture Memory Size for 3D games.

1)

Performance and Compatibility Options

This option contains items that allow you to set up the options influencing the

performance and compatibility in 3D games.

2)

Mipmap Detail Level

This option allows you to set up the mipmap level for a higher performance or

better image effects.

3)

PCI Texture Memory Size

This option allows you to adjust the size of the PCI texture memory. For some

applications using the Direct3D technology, typing a higher value in this spin

box may significantly increase the performance. However, this option does not

work on display adapter using an AGP bus.

4)

Custom Direct3D Settings:

This option allows you to save your settings for future reference.

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OpenGL Settings

This tab allows you to adjust the Performance and Compatibility Options for your
OpenGL application.

1) P

erformance and Compatibility Options

This feature allows you to set up the various options influencing the performance

and compatibility in your OpenGL applications.

2)

Default Color Depth for Textures

This option determines the default textures of a specific color depth in OpenGL

applications.

3)

Buffer Flipping Mode

When running the OpenGL application under Full-Screen mode, turning on the

page- flipping function may significantly increase the performance.

4)

Vertical Sync

This option allows you to choose the type of vertical sync.