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What no x64 vista drivers?
XP (32/64 bits)Quote:
Originally Posted by safan80
Vista (32/64 bits)
All with Cat. 7.5
now we need some R600 results from this :)
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Vista 32
http://ati.amd.com/support/drivers/v...n-vista32.html
Vista 64
http://ati.amd.com/support/drivers/v...n-vista64.html
XP
http://ati.amd.com/support/drivers/xp/radeonx-xp.html
New Features
This release of Catalyst™ introduces the following new features:
* DirectX 10 driver support for the Radeon™ HD 2900 XT (single card and CrossFire™ configurations) for Windows Vista
* Second Generation ATI Theater™ 650
DirectX 10 driver support for the Radeon™ HD 2900 XT (single card and CrossFire™ configurations) for Windows Vista
This release of Catalyst™ introduces the ATI DirectX 10 driver for the Radeon™ HD 2900 XT, for both single cards and CrossFire™ configurations. The ATI DirectX 10 driver used in combination with the Radeon™ HD 2900 XT (and an application designed to take advantage of the power of the DirectX 10 API) delivers incredible graphics effects never seen before on the PC.
Second Generation ATI Theater™ 650
This release of Catalyst™ introduces the second generation ATI Theater™ 650. This product will provide support for the new MCE 2006 requirements such as DRM support. Further, it will include features to support ATI All-In-Wonder products. It will also provide improved TV quality and Broadcast Flag support which enables full US terrestrial DTV support.
Performance Improvements
OpenGL performance is improved on the ATI Radeon™ X1950 XTX at high resolutions (1920x1200 or greater) with anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering enabled. Doom 3 and Quake 4 improves as much as 13-18%, and Prey improves at least 15.6%. The ATI Radeon™ X1950 Pro and X1650 XT also sees improvements in Doom 3 and Quake 4 of up to 14.1% at higher resolutions with anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering enabled.
ATI's Folding@Home
Folding@Home is a distributed computing project designed by the Stanford University. The application performs intensive simulations of protein folding. This simulation will help researchers uncover how certain diseases develop. Folding@Home uses distributed computing to simulate protein folding, the workload is broken up into small work units and distributed across hundreds of thousands of computers over the internet. You can help find the cure to many different diseases!
Resolved Issues for the Windows Vista Operating System
This section provides information on resolved issues in this release of the ATI Catalyst™ Software Suite for Windows Vista. These include:
* Doom3/Quake 4: Setting the in game options for Video Quality to Medium and Screen Size to 1024x768 no longer results in display corruption being noticed when setting AA to 4x. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25802
* IL2 Sturmovik->Forgotten Battles: Setting the in-game hardware options to custom and landscape detail to perfect no longer results in the water textures appearing corrupt when playing the game under the Windows Vista operating system. Further details can be found in topic number 737-26687
* Lego Star Wars II: Starting a new game and walking outside through any of the doors available no longer results in flickering/flashing being noticed during the fade transition. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27454
* Quake 4/Serious Sam: Attempting to launch the games with AA set to 2x or higher and the Catalyst™ Control Center->Advanced View->3D preview running in the background no longer results in the operating system failing to respond. Further details can be found in topic number 737-26690
* A Fatal Uninstall Error of ATI Catalyst™ Install Manager is no longer experienced on some hardware configurations running Vista. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27083
* Catalyst™ Control Center: The Content Viewing selection for Component Video is no longer blank in the Basic view when using only an HDMI display device. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27084
* CrossFire™: The text and buttons found in the CrossFire™ disable warning message are no longer cropped in all supported languages excluding English. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27085
* Switching between users with Catalyst™ Control Center->Color aspect open, no longer incorrectly enables the Reactivate ATI Color controls button on some hardware configurations. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27086
* In the Catalyst™ Control Center, a blank page is no longer seen in the basic view when changing extended desktop to clone mode with CRT and SDTV connected on some ASIC families. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27088
* In the Catalyst™ Control Center the localization "Select a Skin" window page is now localized with the appropriate languages on some hardware configurations. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27087
* Enabling CrossFire™ no longer automatically enables 'Triple Buffering' and disables 'Support DXT texture format' in 3D->More Settings. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27090
* The position of the TV as reported by the Catalyst™ Control Centre when switching from underscan to overscan no longer differs between the operating systems Windows XP and Windows Vista. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27079
* Mode changes including extending the desktop is no longer observed to be extremely slow with two monitors attached and enabled on the ATI Radeon™ X1800 series of products. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27080
* Overlay Theater Mode no longer fails under the conditions that the desktop is extended to a secondary display on ATI Radeon™ X1300/X1550 series of products. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27082
* On some hardware configurations the Catalyst™ Control Center "Content Viewing selection for Component Video" page is no longer blank in the Basic view when using only an HDMI display device. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27452
* Switching between users with Catalyst™ Control Center->Color aspect open, no longer incorrectly enables the "Reactivate ATI Color controls" button on some hardware configurations. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27086
* An error message is no longer displayed when disabling CrossFire™ under the Windows Vista operating system. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27453
* Catalyst™ Control Center: Attempting to change the Core clock settings within the Overdrive™ aspect no longer results in the new setting failing to be applied. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27455
* WinDVD8: Enabling hardware acceleration no longer results in corruption being noticed during video playback. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27616
* Using Windows Media Player 11 to play an MPEG file using HDMI audio on a system running Windows Vista no longer results in file not playing properly if swapping the primary and secondary display devices. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27617
* Mode changes including extending the desktop is no longer observed to be extremely slow with two monitors attached and enabled on the ATI Radeon™ X1800 series of products. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27456
* Playing HD DVD content followed by attempting to hot unplug a display device and then hot-plugging the same display device to a different port no longer results in the HD DVD playback failing to resume. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27618
Resolved Issues for the Windows XP Operating System
This section provides information on resolved issues in this release of the ATI Catalyst™ Software Suite for Windows XP. These include:
* Call of Duty: An error message no longer appears when task switching between the game and the Windows desktop. This issue may also be experienced under the Windows Vista operating system. Further details can be found in topic number 737-26750
* Just Cause: The game no longer fails to run cinematic at 1600x1200 game resolution on ATI Radeon™ X1200/1250/1270 series of products. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27093
* Installing an ATI Radeon™ X1900 CrossFire™ Master and X1900 slave under Windows XP no longer results in AA settings failing to be retained when rebooting the system. This issue may also be experienced under the Windows Vista operating system. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25808
* Uninstalling the graphics drivers no longer results in some of the files and folder failing to be removed in the Program File folder. Further details can be found in topic number 737-23715
* When operated from the Start Menu->All Programs->Catalyst™ Control Center, the Catalyst™ Control Center no longer fails to display the expected choices Catalyst™ Control Center->Wizard and Catalyst™ Control Center->Advanced on some hardware configurations. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27096
Known Issues Under the Windows Vista Operating System
This section provides information on known issues associated with the ATI Catalyst™ Vista RTM driver for both the 32bit and 64bit versions of the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. These include:
* Homeworld2: Setting the game options to default and starting a single player game may result in display corruption being noticed. Further details can be found in topic number 737-26692
* Never Winter Nights->Undrentide: Enter the Advanced Video Options within the game may result in the inability to enable the Shiny Water option. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27462
* NHL 07: The in-game display settings may fail to be applied when playing the game under the Windows Vista operating system when using a supported ATI Radeon™ product. Further details can be found in topic number 737-23549
* X-Plane: Playing the game under the Windows Vista operating system may result in display corruption being noticed when using an ATI Radeon™ X1900/1950 series of product. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25522
* In the Catalyst™ Control Center, the Help buttons drop down box appear towards left side of the window instead of right side for some languages on certain hardware configurations. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27089
* Playing a DVD under the Windows Vista operating system using the Windows Media Player may result in the DVD failing to play when switching between display devices using the hot-key function. Further details can be found in topic number 737-24472. Fixed in 8.39
* Resuming from an S3 state may result in a longer than expected time for the Windows Vista operating system to resume. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25798
* Hot-plugging a CRT to a system running Windows Vista and containing an ATI Radeon™ X1100/1150 series of product may result in extended desktop mode failing to be applied. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25801
* The desktop shortcut to the Catalyst™ Control Center may disappear after performing a Windows Anytime Upgrade on some hardware configurations running Vista. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27078
* On some hardware configurations the CIM video driver installer lists The Catalyst™ Install Manager and Microsoft Visual C++ among components of the Component Selection Menu whereas these should not appear since they are mandatory and not optional. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27081
* Enabling CrossFire™ followed by disconnecting and then reconnecting the CRT display device may result in duplicate video options being seen within the Catalyst™ Control Center. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27457
* Catalyst™ Control Center->OverDrive™: The OverDrive™ setting are not retained for individual accounts. This issue may also be experienced under the Windows Vista operating system. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25805
* The OverDrive™ clocks may fail to revert back to the default settings and the Apply and Discard buttons may not become enabled when changing the clock settings for both the primary and secondary display devices. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27619
* Enabling CrossFire™ followed by setting AA to 14x and AF to 16x may result in the AA showing a setting of 0x level when disabling CrossFire™ and unchecking the AA option in the 3D aspect. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27458
* Making changes to the Color aspect found in the Catalyst™ Control Center without applying the changes may result in the Reactivate ATI color controls button remaining active after the Catalyst™ Control Center is closed and then re-launched. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27459
* The Record function currently fails to work when using an ATI All-In-Wonder X1300 and time shifting is enabled. Further information can be found in topic number 737-22014
* A blank screen may be displayed after unchecking all the Component Video formats except when the 480i30 custom mode is applied. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27620
* Enabling CrossFire™ followed by setting the Overdrive™ clocks to their maximum settings may result in the Catalyst™ Control Center failing to accurately report the requested Overdrive™ values. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27621
* Connecting a secondary display device and enabling extended desktop mode may result in changes being made to the secondary display device being reflected on the primary display device. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27460
* After installing the ATI display driver and Catalyst™ Control Center the display driver may not be listed in the installed components. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27461
* The desktop shortcut to the Catalyst™ Control Center may disappear after performing a Windows Anytime Upgrade on some hardware configurations running Vista. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27078
* A green or black screen may be displayed when configuring MCE to ATSC mode. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27622
* Playing a DVD using either WinDVD or PowerDVD may result in corruption being noticed if the players is rotated to any position other than landscape. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27463
* Setting the Avivo Video De-interlacing setting to auto, motion adaptive or vector adaptive may result in certain DVDs, menu videos and some special features failing to benefit from the options. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27196
* Installing the display driver under the Windows Vista operating system may result in the display resolutions of 1680x1050, 1800x1440, 1920x1080 and 1920x1200 not being available when using an analog CRT display device. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27464
* Running through the un-install of the ATI display driver may result in the display driver failing to be completely removed. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27466
Known Issues Under the Windows XP Operating System
The following section provides a summary of open issues in the latest version of Catalyst™. These include:
* Armed Assault: Handle count leak maybe noticed during game play in Task Manager. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27467
* Homeworld 2: The application may fail to run when CrossFire™ is enabled and an Anti-Aliasing setting of greater than 2 is selected on certain ATI Radeon™ X1800 series of products. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27094
* Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Undrentide may show dithering corruption on the loading screen(s) with Anisotropic Filtering enabled on certain graphics families. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27095
* Starwars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords: Setting the in-game display option to low settings may result in corruption being noticed within the game. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25173
* Enabling CrossFire™ may result in display corruption being noticed when playing a DVD or media clip using either WinDVD 7, Windows Media Player or PowerDVD 6. Further details can be found in topic number 737-22806
* Catalyst™ Control Center->Overdrive™: The OverDrive™ setting are not retained for individual accounts. This issue may also be experienced under the Windows Vista operating system. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25805
* Launching the release notes under the Japanese or Chinese version of Windows may result in the release notes displaying a blank page. This issue may also be experienced under the Windows Vista operating system. Further details can be found in topic number 737-26749. Planned Release 8.39
* Some pixilated corruption may be observed while running the game Prey while hovering over the health packs from a distance on some hardware configurations running Win XP. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27091
* The system may become unresponsive and require a reboot while randomly moving Video Player window from primary to extended desktop under certain hardware configurations where the second adapter is an ATI Radeon™ X1200/1250/1270 series of product. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27092. Planned Release 8.38
* Connecting two display devices to an ATI Radeon™ X1600 series product may result in the device manager failing to detect the secondary display device. Further information may be found in topic number 737-21266
* Corruption may be noticed when playing certain DVD titles when hardware acceleration is enabled on ATI Radeon™ HD 2900 XT product. Further details can be found in topic number 737-27624
regards
Thanks mascaras. I waited for these so long, and installed right away, so didn't have time for other links :D
Seems OK, maybe a bit faster than 7.4
i see next to no mention of anything to do with the 2900XT. I think all who waited for these so called magical drivers are going to be sorely disappointed.
ok
Not the most accurate test but on a
x2 3800
I've noticed a 10%+ increase in css
and a 20% increase in cod2 (with burgundy no longer being 30 fps at points - hitting 200+ in dx7 at the same point).
very good performance and the graphics are clearer.
It supports 2900XT.Quote:
Originally Posted by cantankerous
sweet release, last day of the month too...
just to add in dx9, full settings 1024 by 768 it is substantially quicker. Can't tell you aany approximations but it is far far better
yea supports, whippty doo. What about the performance enhancements? The major bug with aa/af enabled at high resolutions being resolved? What about the annoying fog issue in Source based games? I see no mention of the things that count.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spacehead
performence is far better in css. :banana::banana::banana::banana:e fog still there. Makes matches impossible at distance
yesssssssssQuote:
Originally Posted by Motiv
any reason to update as a 1900xt user?
Apparently it boosts opengl performance for the X19 users. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Revv23
Pushin 247.20 in css stress test, they must have done something....
might try this out then.. thnx :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by DilTech
300 points more in 3DMark05!! In Vista! Previous best was 9800.
Now 10100 points.
WTF, i just updated to this driver and now Vista is dimming my LCD panel and it looks very dull... Grrrr, i hate vista some days...
i just uninstalled and the brightness and color came back. Then i tried again from scratch and once again my LCD goes dim and washed out. Anyone have any help?
UPDATE: Just went back to 7.4 and all is well again. BOO 7.5!!!
Ya, know I hate to be negative but I am not installing these drivers until I see allot of positive feedback at DriverHeaven (sigh) I am growing quite tired of the bullsh@t with these ATI drivers I mean for crist sakes I am still using 7.1 obviously for very good reasons and ATI drivers scare me anymore because of the repeted let downs ! Well perhaps something positive will come from these drivers and I can upgrade without issue and not be forced to go back to 7.1... eck...I grow tired of this!!!!
Try 7.5's without CCC. I've completely stopped using CCC since 7.2, its not worth the hit-or-miss 50% chance of it actually working...
Thanks for the details mascaras.
Come on, show me a flood of 2900xt comparisons!!!!!!!
Correction: BOO VISTA !!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Budwise
:p:
Perkam
Wowzers. x1900XTX, with 7.3 max settings i got 125fps in CSS stress test.
Now, same thing, maxxed settings no AI, HQ AF, 159FPS. Thats insanity.
And yes it seems they have improved the quality of their filtering (or so it appears).
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/961...compbu4.th.png
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/9615/drivercompbu4.png
Check the writing on the gun, the back of the gun and the tips. And you can see, 30FPS more in the exact same situation. EDIT: nm you cant see I cropped it out.
@ perkam "And the grasshopper's rejoiced and were silent"
The new drivers seem to have given me a slight improvement in 3Dmark scores across the board. Still not convinced I like the CCC part of the package however.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Budwise
Vista will dim your screen after boot because you should see the UAC come up but it dosnt, guessing vista bug. Reboot the PC and everything will be fine, to me it only happend twice also first time it went away by it self after 30 sec.Quote:
Originally Posted by perkam
CORRECTION: Its a different problem to before tried editing contrast/birghtness but dosnt work.
It screwed up my OpgenGL games at 1680x1050.... I get a grey screen on the left half and the game on the right...
Thanks Ati... you bunch of.... [censored]
...so does it fix aa probs genrally??? like in hl2 and bf2142? (with x2900xt)
well, i guess this is it for me and ati
@ 7.5, same image scaling/improper rez problems as before, ive had it!
7.1 still the last one that 1920x1080 rez worx properly for me
deeply regret not getting the 8800GTX when released :(
So the 7.1 do support propper scaling... as in not stretching the image to panel size..??
7.1 supports proper scaling.. as in scaling image to full panel size
7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5: @ centered timings/ @ full panel size just doesnt work
depending on the drivers, if its not the centered timings issue, its 4:3 rez streched to 16:9 but of course thats usually fixed with the help of ccc by adding 1080p support
6.6beta were the last drivers that 1920x1080 ever worked properly without ccc
either someone very smart/bright @ ati is messing up the drivers or its done intentionally for whatever reason/s this has been going on ever since the wonderful release of 6.6final
its not the displays/video cards, its the unacceptable drivers
So let me get this straight... a 1280x1024 game always gets stretched to 1680x1050 on my Samsung 225BW...
I can solve this by using the 7.1 cats or add the 1080p support...? :confused:
I don't use CCC but ATT....
the way that sounds to me is that since you're doing a 4:3 game it will always get stretched to 16:9 depending on your monitor settings..
i just wanna clarify the 2 issues on 1080p rez,
stuck @ centered timings - full panel size no worky
or
4:3 and 16:9 rez stretched - usually fixed via ccc by adding 1080p support *sigh* when the video card/display surely supports 1080p
That's exactly what's happening..... and I know my monitor supports centered timings yet the image/game always gets stretched to full panel size instead of adding the black bars left and right...
ive just tried a game @ 4:3
display aspect settings,
@ native - 4:3 proper image (black bars left/right)
@ full - 4:3 stretched image
@ 7.1 cats
which drivers u using?
I'm using 7.3 now... 7.4 gives me BSOD's and 7.5 screws up all my OGL games... :(
Gonna give the 7.1 a go later on...
x1900xt512 always at stock speed love the 7.x drivers.
7.1 fine
7.2 fine
7.3 nice
7.4 great
7.5 trying now ^^
The 7.1 still stretches the screen..... sigh.....
for problems with colors in 7.5:
advanced catalyst control center/color/ 2 new modes of color -> pc standard (new whitty colors) & microsoft MCE (normal)
I've had dimming issues with v7.4 under Vista x64 (X1800XT, CRT), the dimming occuring often after recovering from standby or hibernation. Could always fix it by changing resolutions. Odd thing, to say the least.Quote:
Originally Posted by Budwise
The 8800 GTX is really not the card to wish for, if you're worried about bad Vista drivers.Quote:
Originally Posted by NapalmV5
The state of Vista drivers is simply saddening.
I don't see this option.Quote:
Originally Posted by TimPrice
cheers works fine nowQuote:
Originally Posted by TimPrice
Take a look at the texture on the wall in the back, it's a bit more washed out on the 7.5's in comparison.Quote:
Originally Posted by ahmad
I do agree the gun looks better though, but kind of odd that one part would look better and another looks worse.
i was on 7.4, today i used the 7.5 for css 2-3 hours.
=> incredible more fast :D
thx AMD
It's your eyes dude.Quote:
Originally Posted by DilTech
No, it's definitely there... Take a good long look at the wall, see the lines? On 7.3 it's much sharper and more defined than on 7.5. :yepp:Quote:
Originally Posted by LowRun
If you still have problems seeing it, I can bust out photoshop and circle it, but it's clear as day and you shouldn't have a problem seeing it on your own.
No actually that is because there is fog. 7.3 no fog in CSS, 7.5, there is fog. That explains the faded look far away.Quote:
Originally Posted by DilTech
Don't worry, they didn't apply filtering to some of the textures.......
I 100% agree with the wall looking more washed out in the newer driver. I actually noticed this straight away when looking at the pics but didn't bother to post about it. After Diltech did I thought I might as well confirm.Quote:
Originally Posted by DilTech
Read above.Quote:
Originally Posted by cantankerous
Uhh what a nightmare with these drivers...
1. Steam said I cant get the free game...why wtf? that link didnt show me a damn thing.
2. When I rebooted after I installed the drivers (no CCC, uninstalled ATT prior) when it goes into windows, my monitor repeatedly loses its signal and turns on again while not showing anything but a black screen. I know its booting into windows b/c I hear my start up theme...
WTF?
Uinstalled, had windows search out a driver (8.36). tried to upgrade, said missing >INF file. What gives? Grrrrrr.
Back to 7.4s, works fine!
If you have dual dvi's on your graphics card try changing from the one to the other, i also lost signal and this solved the problem.
It does have dual dvis... I need to try that...thx!Quote:
Originally Posted by Thesavage
Anyone have Crossfire working with these Cats? With my X1800XT Crossfire setup and 7.5 Cats, the Enable Crossfire button no longer appears :confused:
hey jas, did switching to the other DVI port make a difference? Mine went black too.
I've been having a hell of a time with the 7.5 release. 7.4 is fine for me.
Ryan
I rolled back to the 7.4's, had issues with older games NOT running at all... Condition Zero, Breakthrough, ect....:rolleyes:
More fine Craftsmanship from ATI gents?
Crap, honestly forgot, I had family in town. I will let you know in about 2 hours... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by FghtinIrshNvrDi
anyone know how to do the b&w fix without having CCC installed?
I use ATT, that faded washed out screen is quite annoying.
I keep getting this MOM.Implementation error on my friend's computer (I built it for him and take care of it under my own warranty):
http://support.ati.com/ics/support/d...estionID=26494
I like ATI's reply to the issue. We know about it, and we'll get back to you. :p:
It doesn't seem to be affecting gameplay or crashing though, just on initial bootup. My friend said WoW looks better (upgraded him from from like 6.2 or something) so that's good.
that is result of an installation error. that driver needs to be un-installed, a previous verion go in first, and then latest version ;)
So you're saying to install 7.5 on top of say 7.1 which doesn't have the error per ATIs site? I thought you had to absolutely uninstall everything driver related to upgrade the drivers? I've been following this guide (sans the unused device removal):Quote:
Originally Posted by cadaveca
http://www.tweaktown.com/guides/569/...moval_cleanup/
Good? Yes/no?
I usually go to safe mode and use driver cleaner and registry mechanic to remove ati entries from the registry before installing the next version of Cat.
What is this for BS? I installed the new drivers, rebooted and then my screen says: Out of frequency or something. Reinstalled and still got the same :( Whats up with this stupid msi x1950pro, on higher then 6.13 I cannot overclock memory and 7.5 won't load windows... Yes I tried safemode to change Hz, but its on 60Hz, which is perfectly normal for my 19" widescreen...
Good? I suppose. It's what I myself do...however...that is more directed at full component replacement...Quote:
Originally Posted by WangChung
Catalyst requires removal of CCC, then driver, then other stuff(WDM, etc, AVIVO), then registry removal(I do not do this unless downgrading, upgrade seems fine, as it will be aware of old keys that must be replaced), and then install new driver.
ATI offers "upgrade" option in install w/ Vista...sorts out alot of these issues...however I still find that I remove driver first, using catalyst uninstall manager(talking vista here), and then install new package.
;)
Switching DVI ports didnt work.
Now I cant get them installed saying its missing the >INF file. I re DL it, smae thing.....
7.5s just arent for me I suppose.
same story here jas... 7.4 is happy as can be.
Ryan
man i didnt realize im still on 6.11 and it has no bugs for me, looks like im staying with them too. at least until i have an issue or there really is some huge performance difference.
I swear I have no idea what you guys are doing wrong.
I have used ati cats from way back in they day, from cats 3.x and I never EVER had a problem with the installation, and never did I ever have to revert to older drivers (unless I was doing driver benches). What people cannot get right, I cannot comprehend. This was the case with 9500/9800/x800/x1800/x1900 cards.
And I update with almost every driver revision.
6.11 to 7.5, there is a lot of performance improvement that's sure for a x1900 :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Revv23
Same here.Quote:
Originally Posted by ahmad
90% of the problems came from the person that is in the midle, between the screen and the chair ;)
Same, runs great, see a few minor differences in FPS and IQ which made the install worthwhile.
Whenever my video card gets stressed with processing I get this weird slow down on my audio player, but I haven't even tested to make sure this is the issue. Just noticed it happening recently.
I'm glad you said 90%, because I installed Vista fresh for the first time on this PC, installed my chipset driver, and the very second thing was cat 7.5. The screen went black the instant installation completed.Quote:
Originally Posted by v_rr
Ryan
Few solutions that might help you to resolve some problems guys. Straight from ATI tech support. Don't know if its same for Cat 7.5 - we still testing. And please always install the driver in default folder.
A known issue is the MOM.Implementation error appearing when booting the system up:
This error can be solved by uninstalling Catalyst Control Center through the Control Panel and downloading only it from the ATI
website (Individual driver download packages link).
During Catalyst installation the “Driver Install: the INF File was not found” message may appear.
In that case display drivers need to be manually installed by following this procedure:
1) click on Start, Control Panel, then Device Manager 2) right-click to the Display adapter entitled Radeon… and click on Update Driver Software… 3) Select Browse my computer for driver software and browse to the installation folder, then support, then open the folder containing the drivers, then Packages, Drivers, Display and choose LH_INF. For example in the case of Catalyst 7.4 drivers for Vista 32-bit Edition the URL will be: C:\ATI\SUPPORT\7-4_vista32_dd_ccc_enu_44985\Packages\Drivers\Displa y\LH_INF
Same here - always worked right. I think they have overclocked beyond stability.
Did anybody try to remove old catalyst prior to installation, and remove excessive overclock for installation time?
not overclocked. please quit insulting our intelligence.
Ryan
o cmonQuote:
Originally Posted by FghtinIrshNvrDi
since when the overclocking is insulting here? :D
I'll let it go THIS time. ;)
There is an issue with this driver. A fresh install of vista 64 with updates installed, and nothing else, the driver should be smooth as butter.
Ryan
So if we attempt to install the 7.5s there will be a 7.5_vista32_...... folder with the INF it is looking for?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cooper
Also, I never had CCC installed.......
What is MOM?
It is working fine for me under WinXP x64 and 1950pro. The only let down is that I can't download free HL: Lost Coast and DM from Steam... it's no go on x64 :mad:
Yeah thats another issue, why the hell do I not get the free game??? Nothing in their link tells me why....Quote:
Originally Posted by Lightman
Question about all this - those of you having trouble, what OS are you running, XP or Vista, and which version, 32bit or 64bit?
32bit Vista Business with 32bit Vista drivers. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by SparkyJJO
So it would seem that 64 bit has better drivers now lol!
Vista32 here with an X1959XTX and had no probs with 7.5
Improved performance slightly I think.
Shame I had to change the colours in CCC though.
Vista Home Premium 64 bit is having PROBLEMS. It will run at resolutions lower than my native, but not my native (1440x900)
Ryan
No issues on my 64-bit Ultimate edition.
Same here my man, this is the FIRST issue I have had with ATI drivers EVER.Quote:
Originally Posted by ahmad
My Cats are working perfectly, have you tried uninstalling them restarting them and installing them again??
I tried twice, including a fresh install of Vista, and on the 3rd time I said screw it, and did the 7.4's, and they work. 7.5 isn't for me. They have resolution problems at 1440x900
Ryan
Ive tried more than twice. Also tried just upgrading only, drivers only etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by eXceededgoku