ATI Technologies RADEON 9000 - Manual (Page 7)

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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 6 .
Direct 3D
®
and OpenGL
®
The CATALYST Software Suite also supports the
latest versions of Direct 3D
®
and OpenGL
®
. Your
3D game titles will virtually 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 15 , and OpenGL® Control Panel on
page 20 .
HydraVision™
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.