Ati's Catalyst™ Software Suite; Introduction; Features; Multiple Displays And 3D Gaming - ATI Technologies Radeon X550 Series User Manual

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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 Catalyst™ 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.
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