ATI 5.8 and 1280x800 res

Paracelsus · Aug 31, 2005, 03:23 PM

I don't think this has already been pointed out...

The "old" ATI drivers on my laptop (a Fujitsu Amilo M 1425) allow me to display a resolution of 1280x800 on a Radeon 9600/9700.

I recently installed 5.8 Catalyst and to my surprise, the only similar resolution allowed was 1280x780. So, I have only 2 options, according to CCC:

- Use Expanded image size to occupt the full area of LCD ---> This causes a significant decrease in image sharpness.

- Use Centered Timings ---> This corrects sharpness to the way it used to be, but shrinks overall image size by adding black horizontal stripes above and below.

So, I ask:

1 - Why didn't ATI predict a newer version with 1280x800 resolution or at least a maintain aspect-ratio option when expanding image?

2 - And, is there any other version (DNA or whatever) that can update drivers and solve this problem?

patje · Aug 31, 2005, 03:57 PM

Hi Paracelsus,

Welcome to the forum.
I'm guessing you used the ATI mobilty drivers? or did you use the modtool to mod the desktop 5.8's?
You could try omega drivers aswell but before you do I can aslo suggest u use Powerstrip to add the resolution.

couldn't find the homepage, but this will help ya
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/fil...id,6241,00.asp

Paracelsus · Aug 31, 2005, 04:07 PM

Thanks for the quick reply, patje.

Yes, I've used the official ATI Mobility drivers.

I've checked Powerstrip homepage (thanks for the link) and I 'll try it. If it works, it will turn out to be a good solution, I think. I'll write something in a while...

calidan · Aug 31, 2005, 04:40 PM

The drivers you installed only support the X800 and the X700. 9600/9700 series are not supported yet.

Either try the Omega's drivers or use Powerstrip to add that resolution.

Paracelsus · Aug 31, 2005, 05:35 PM

Ok, Powerstrip didn't work out - changing from 1280x768 to 1280x800 (i used the saved settings from the previous ATI driver) turned out bad with a very strange display.

Going for Omega's drivers

BTW, the ATI Mobility drivers were specifically to 9600/9700 Radeon, at least that was the link I chose form the several different models.

calidan · Aug 31, 2005, 05:58 PM

Where did you get the drivers from? On ATI's website it says they are only supported for the X700/X800 serires.

Aug 31, 2005, 03:23 PM	#1
Paracelsus DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	ATI 5.8 and 1280x800 res I don't think this has already been pointed out... The "old" ATI drivers on my laptop (a Fujitsu Amilo M 1425) allow me to display a resolution of 1280x800 on a Radeon 9600/9700. I recently installed 5.8 Catalyst and to my surprise, the only similar resolution allowed was 1280x780. So, I have only 2 options, according to CCC: - Use Expanded image size to occupt the full area of LCD ---> This causes a significant decrease in image sharpness. - Use Centered Timings ---> This corrects sharpness to the way it used to be, but shrinks overall image size by adding black horizontal stripes above and below. So, I ask: 1 - Why didn't ATI predict a newer version with 1280x800 resolution or at least a maintain aspect-ratio option when expanding image? 2 - And, is there any other version (DNA or whatever) that can update drivers and solve this problem? Last edited by Paracelsus; Aug 31, 2005 at 03:40 PM.

Aug 31, 2005, 03:57 PM	#2
patje Former Mobility Modman Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Belgium / Antwerp Posts: 1,475 Rep Power: 66	Hi Paracelsus, Welcome to the forum. I'm guessing you used the ATI mobilty drivers? or did you use the modtool to mod the desktop 5.8's? You could try omega drivers aswell but before you do I can aslo suggest u use Powerstrip to add the resolution. couldn't find the homepage, but this will help ya http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/fil...id,6241,00.asp __________________

Aug 31, 2005, 04:40 PM	#4
calidan Frozen in Carbonite Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,409 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	The drivers you installed only support the X800 and the X700. 9600/9700 series are not supported yet. Either try the Omega's drivers or use Powerstrip to add that resolution. __________________ Steam Community :: ID :: calidan "Don't try to be like Jackie. There is only one Jackie.... Study computers instead." - Jackie Chan

Aug 31, 2005, 05:58 PM	#6
calidan Frozen in Carbonite Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,409 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Where did you get the drivers from? On ATI's website it says they are only supported for the X700/X800 serires. __________________ Steam Community :: ID :: calidan "Don't try to be like Jackie. There is only one Jackie.... Study computers instead." - Jackie Chan

Aug 31, 2005, 04:07 PM	Thread Starter #3
Paracelsus DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for the quick reply, patje. Yes, I've used the official ATI Mobility drivers. I've checked Powerstrip homepage (thanks for the link) and I 'll try it. If it works, it will turn out to be a good solution, I think. I'll write something in a while...

Aug 31, 2005, 05:35 PM	Thread Starter #5
Paracelsus DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Ok, Powerstrip didn't work out - changing from 1280x768 to 1280x800 (i used the saved settings from the previous ATI driver) turned out bad with a very strange display. Going for Omega's drivers BTW, the ATI Mobility drivers were specifically to 9600/9700 Radeon, at least that was the link I chose form the several different models.