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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 TRUFORM, 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 7.
Direct3D
®
and OpenGL
®
The Catalyst Software Suite also supports the latest
versions of Direct3D
®
and OpenGL
®
. Many new 3D
game titles, and the latest versions of older titles, will
virtually come to life as they utilize their advanced
Direct3D
®
or OpenGL
®
features. Gamers can tweak
their settings for the ultimate experience in 3D image
quality or 3D gaming performance.
ATI’s Direct3D
®
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 Direct3D
®
and
OpenGL
®
tabs, refer to Direct3D® Control Panel
on page 13, and OpenGL® Control Panel on
page 18.