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ATI’s CATALYST™ Software Suite, Introduction, Features

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CHAPTER 3: Introduction 7 ATI's CATALYST™ Software Suite Introduction This chapter describes using the advanced multiple-monitor and 3D graphics features in ATI's CATALYST™ Software Suite. Features Multiple Displays and 3D Gaming ATI's SMARTSHADER™ Software Suite provides multiple-display functionality, and its advanced graphic features, such as SMARTSHADER™, provide the ultimate 3D gaming experience. The CATALYST™ Software Suite also supports the latest versions of Direct 3D® and OpenGL®. Many 3D game titles will virtually come to life through the advanced Direct 3D® or OpenGL® features. Gamers can finetune these settings for the ultimate experience in 3D image quality or 3D gaming performance. HYDRAVISION™ In addition to the multiple display functionality available with ATI's CATALYST™ Software Suite, you can also use HYDRAVISION™ for advanced multi-monitor management. For more information on HYDRAVISION™, please refer to the HYDRAVISION™ User's Guide PDF located on your ATI Installation CD. Accessing the CATALYST™ Software Suite The CATALYST™ Software Suite installs the ATI display tabs into the Windows® Display Properties dialog. They are accessed through the Advanced button located on the Settings tab. To access the Display Properties dialog, right-click on the desktop or navigate through Windows® Control Panel, which is located in the Start menu.

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Introduction 7
CHAPTER 3:
ATI’s CATALYST™ Software Suite
Introduction
This chapter describes using the advanced multiple-monitor and 3D
graphics features in ATI’s CATALYST™ Software Suite.
Features
Multiple Displays and 3D Gaming
ATI’s SMARTSHADER™ Software Suite provides multiple-display
functionality, and its advanced graphic features, such as
SMARTSHADER™, provide the ultimate 3D gaming experience.
The CATALYST™ Software Suite also supports the latest versions of
Direct 3D® and OpenGL®. Many 3D game titles will virtually come to life
through the advanced Direct 3D® or OpenGL®
features. Gamers can fine-
tune these settings for the ultimate experience in 3D image quality or 3D
gaming performance.
HYDRAVISION™
In addition to the multiple display functionality available with ATI’s
CATALYST™ Software Suite, you can also use HYDRAVISION™ for
advanced multi-monitor management. For more information on
HYDRAVISION™, please refer to the
HYDRAVISION™ User’s Guide
PDF located on your ATI Installation CD.
Accessing the CATALYST™ Software Suite
The CATALYST™ Software Suite installs the ATI display tabs into the
Windows®
Display Properties
dialog. They are accessed through the
Advanced
button located on the
Settings
tab.
To access the
Display Properties
dialog, right-click on the desktop or
navigate through Windows®
Control Panel
, which is located in the
Start
menu.