Gigabyte GV-R80128D Manual - Page 31

English „ TRUFORMTM TRUFORM is a technology developed by ATI that overcomes the bandwidth and memory constraints of traditional 3D rendering software to produce the smoothest and most natural 3D images. TRUFORM not only enhances the smoothness, but also provides highly detailed lighting effects. This greatly enhances the realistic quality of 3D scenes by providing highlights on the surface of curved objects. TRUFORM can be set to favor either an increase in system processing performance or improved image quality. Setting for performance is best used for 3D images that do not require a high level of smoothness and lighting detail. Setting for performance is best used for situations where a high level of realism is required for the object's shape and reflective properties. „ SMARTSHADERTM SMARTSHADER technology incorporates major advances in the area of Pixel Shaders, which are small programs that execute on every pixel rendered to the display device. With support for up to six textures in a single rendering pass, the memory bandwidth constraints associated with multi-pass rendering can be greatly reduced, which translates into better rendering performance. By doubling the maximum allowable length of the shader programs, more complex effects can be created to accurately model the visual properties of materials and surfaces, including hair, skin, wood, and water. - 27 - Software Installation