ATI drivers released..... final countdown

Zardon · Dec 17, 2003, 06:11 PM

I dont normally post these front page, but with the amount of emails im getting I feel i should make some kind of announcement.

The ATI drivers are still being released today yes, as for the exact time I cant say, it wont be too long, so keep your eyes on DH, as soon as ATI release them I will let you all know !

Here are the release notes of the forthcoming drivers

AMC_Duke · Dec 17, 2003, 06:13 PM

Letz get them out ! =)

Logla · Dec 17, 2003, 06:16 PM

Not out yet but I notice it takes a loooooooong time to load the ati.com frontpage.

Channelsurfer · Dec 17, 2003, 06:18 PM

Glad you posted that message Zardon,.... I've been logging on and off all morning and had noticed that a certain "Catalyst Maker" had been listed as "online" each of my visits.

I look forward, hopefully to the end of the mysterious monitor shutdown behaviour I've been experiencing with the 3.9 suite.

toddsmack2k · Dec 17, 2003, 06:22 PM

Great news!!!!!!!!!!

caqde · Dec 17, 2003, 06:26 PM

Maybe this will get rid of some of the small problems I have been having

.

Al_Vampyre · Dec 17, 2003, 06:27 PM

Great news...oh and by the way 'caliginous' great word!!!

PeakPerformance · Dec 17, 2003, 06:53 PM

Hmm can't wait. But i need to get myself a XT to be able to look at that nice overdrive tab :S

Dragunov · Dec 17, 2003, 06:55 PM

I don't need them (no problems at all for the moment), but always update my drivers

So looking forward to them

Dragunov

P33t · Dec 17, 2003, 07:05 PM

http://www2.ati.com/drivers/catalyst...ase_notes.html

The Changelog is up, but I can't read anything about the new Temperaturefunction of Overdrive ?

cmac · Dec 17, 2003, 07:26 PM

can't wait

Zardon · Dec 17, 2003, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by P33t
http://www2.ati.com/drivers/catalyst...ase_notes.html

The Changelog is up, but I can't read anything about the new Temperaturefunction of Overdrive ?

sorry its in a later set, I was being mean yesterday, but it is a cool option, something to look forward to in the new year

neilm · Dec 17, 2003, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by P33t
http://www2.ati.com/drivers/catalyst...ase_notes.html

CAT v3.10? That's pretty confusing, why not just name them v4.0, I mean isn't v3.1 the same as v3.10... otherwise they should have named them v3.01 previously.

P33t · Dec 17, 2003, 07:40 PM

Oh man, that can't be real..

@neilm:
No, thats like ATi works

BWX · Dec 17, 2003, 07:45 PM

"OpenGL Shading Language Support"
This release adds support for the OpenGL Shading Language (GLSL), a flexible, forward-looking, and hardware-independent high-level graphics programming language. The OpenGL Shading Language, defined as an open standard by the OpenGL Architecture Review Board, allows application developers to take advantage of the powerful programmable vertex and pixel processing units present in the 3D graphics system. Open languages offer developers the fastest route to using the latest graphics hardware features. Developers who are interested in using the OpenGL Shading Language with ATI hardware should contact ATI Developer Relations (devrel@ati.com) for more details and documentation. This feature is available for the following ATI RADEON™ family product line:

ATI RADEON™ 9800 series
ATI RADEON™ 9700 series
ATI RADEON™ 9600 series
ATI RADEON™ 9500 series

Hmm, what's this all about?
http://www2.ati.com/drivers/catalyst...es.html#166139

PeakPerformance · Dec 17, 2003, 07:47 PM

Yes ati has a strange version naming. But the 3 stand for 2003 and 1-10 are the releases. Imho they it would have been better to name them 3.01-3.10 but on the other hand who cares

Junk · Dec 17, 2003, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PeakPerformance
Yes ati has a strange version naming. But the 3 stand for 2003 and 1-10 are the releases. Imho they it would have been better to name them 3.01-3.10 but on the other hand who cares

i think the big ordeal about 4.0 v. 3.10 is that the number before the decimal (4) implies a new build number of the drivers as opposed to modifications.

i don't know if that means the NEXT set will be 3.11 or 4.0, so we'll just have to wait and see..

Zulan · Dec 17, 2003, 08:05 PM

O man i just reinstalled my pc ( it needed it not just for the new catalysts

), so come on ati release them so i can get off those default windows drivers,

Nuke209 · Dec 17, 2003, 08:06 PM

It'll be 4.0 the 3 in 3.x is for the year which is 2003

grimace · Dec 17, 2003, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zardon
sorry its in a later set, I was being mean yesterday, but it is a cool option, something to look forward to in the new year

Lol you jerk, I was looking forward to the overdrive support for my 9600xt.

Oh well looks like they have an improvement for BF1942 so i can't complain there.

Huigie · Dec 17, 2003, 08:13 PM

How may times can you press refesh in 1 minute?

No_Style · Dec 17, 2003, 08:16 PM

Wooohoo~! I was checking version numbers and it appears a new Hydravision is coming with this 3.10

(Yes, I'm slow)

BWX · Dec 17, 2003, 08:21 PM

Pretty soon it's gonna be tomorrow!

PeakPerformance · Dec 17, 2003, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Junk
i think the big ordeal about 4.0 v. 3.10 is that the number before the decimal (4) implies a new build number of the drivers as opposed to modifications.

i don't know if that means the NEXT set will be 3.11 or 4.0, so we'll just have to wait and see..

Well since they won't be releasing a new set after 3.10 this year. The next set will probably 4.0

Zulan · Dec 17, 2003, 08:29 PM

Hmm my finger is getting numb from pressing F5 all the time on ati's website, :P

The next set will be 4.0 i think i think it has to do with the years : 2003: 3.0 - 3.10 2004: 4.0 - 4.??

P.S. it's funny to see how many people there are online on the forum now, :P

BWX · Dec 17, 2003, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zulan

The next set will be 4.0 i think i think it has to do with the years : 2003: 3.0 - 3.10 2004: 4.0 - 4.??

it does.

Zulan · Dec 17, 2003, 08:33 PM

New Features
This section provides information on new features found in this release of the CATALYST™ Display Drivers. This release of CATALYST™ provides users with a new feature known as OpenGL Shading Language Support.

OpenGL Shading Language Support
This release adds support for the OpenGL Shading Language (GLSL), a flexible, forward-looking, and hardware-independent high-level graphics programming language. The OpenGL Shading Language, defined as an open standard by the OpenGL Architecture Review Board, allows application developers to take advantage of the powerful programmable vertex and pixel processing units present in the 3D graphics system. Open languages offer developers the fastest route to using the latest graphics hardware features. Developers who are interested in using the OpenGL Shading Language with ATI hardware should contact ATI Developer Relations (devrel@ati.com) for more details and documentation. This feature is available for the following ATI RADEON™ family product line:

ATI RADEON™ 9800 series
ATI RADEON™ 9700 series
ATI RADEON™ 9600 series
ATI RADEON™ 9500 series
The feature is available for all operating systems supported by the CATALYST™ software driver.

I would surely like to know which games are going to use that /using it.

tastyweat · Dec 17, 2003, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by neilm
CAT v3.10? That's pretty confusing, why not just name them v4.0, I mean isn't v3.1 the same as v3.10... otherwise they should have named them v3.01 previously.

I'll explain this a little further than Nuke209 did...

The "3" in the catalyst iteration number is the final digit of the year, so... in this case the "3" comes from this year, 2003.

The number following the "." is derived from the number release of that year. Hence it is called Catalyst 3.10 and the 0 is not ignored.

The catalyst 4.x will come with the first driver release of 2004.

Hope that explains it ok for ya mate.

*CATALYST maker* · Dec 17, 2003, 08:51 PM

hi

BWX · Dec 17, 2003, 08:51 PM

They are OUT

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Dec 17, 2003, 06:11 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	ATI drivers released today.... final countdown I dont normally post these front page, but with the amount of emails im getting I feel i should make some kind of announcement. The ATI drivers are still being released today yes, as for the exact time I cant say, it wont be too long, so keep your eyes on DH, as soon as ATI release them I will let you all know ! Here are the release notes of the forthcoming drivers

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Logla HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,311 Rep Power: 62	Not out yet but I notice it takes a loooooooong time to load the ati.com frontpage.

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Channelsurfer DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 81 Rep Power: 0	Glad you posted that message Zardon,.... I've been logging on and off all morning and had noticed that a certain "Catalyst Maker" had been listed as "online" each of my visits. I look forward, hopefully to the end of the mysterious monitor shutdown behaviour I've been experiencing with the 3.9 suite.

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PeakPerformance DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	Hmm can't wait. But i need to get myself a XT to be able to look at that nice overdrive tab :S

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P33t DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Berlin Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	http://www2.ati.com/drivers/catalyst...ase_notes.html The Changelog is up, but I can't read anything about the new Temperaturefunction of Overdrive ?

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P33t DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Berlin Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Oh man, that can't be real.. @neilm: No, thats like ATi works

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BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,665 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	"OpenGL Shading Language Support" This release adds support for the OpenGL Shading Language (GLSL), a flexible, forward-looking, and hardware-independent high-level graphics programming language. The OpenGL Shading Language, defined as an open standard by the OpenGL Architecture Review Board, allows application developers to take advantage of the powerful programmable vertex and pixel processing units present in the 3D graphics system. Open languages offer developers the fastest route to using the latest graphics hardware features. Developers who are interested in using the OpenGL Shading Language with ATI hardware should contact ATI Developer Relations (devrel@ati.com) for more details and documentation. This feature is available for the following ATI RADEON™ family product line: ATI RADEON™ 9800 series ATI RADEON™ 9700 series ATI RADEON™ 9600 series ATI RADEON™ 9500 series Hmm, what's this all about? http://www2.ati.com/drivers/catalyst...es.html#166139 __________________

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PeakPerformance DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	Yes ati has a strange version naming. But the 3 stand for 2003 and 1-10 are the releases. Imho they it would have been better to name them 3.01-3.10 but on the other hand who cares

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Zulan DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In your backyard Posts: 236 Rep Power: 0	O man i just reinstalled my pc ( it needed it not just for the new catalysts ), so come on ati release them so i can get off those default windows drivers, __________________ System 1: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ (socket 939) \| DVD-RW: Sony DVD RW DW-U18A \| Motherboard: MSI K8N Neo2-54G \| GFX: nVidia Geforce 6600 GT \| Monitor: Samsung SyncMaster 1100DF \| RAM: 1 GB Kingston PC 3200 \| Sound: Soundblaster X-Fi \| Main HDD: 2 * Western Digital Raptor 36.7GB Serial ATA 10000RPM @ RAID 0 \| Storage HDD: Maxtor DiamondMAX Plus 9 120 GB 8 MB Cache \| DVD: Lite-On 16* DVD \| OS: Windows XP SP2 \| PSU: Sweex 650W PSU *System 2:* CPU: AMD Sempron 3000+ \| Motherboard: MSI K7N2 Delta2-FSR \| GFX: nVidia Geforce 6200 256 MB \| Monitor: Hercules Prophetview 920 PRO \| RAM: 1 GB Kingston PC 3200 \| Sound: Nvidia Soundstorm \| Main HDD: Maxtor DiamondMAX Plus 9 80 GB 8 MB Cache \| CD-ROM: NEC 52* CD \| OS: FreeBSD 6.0-STABLE \| PSU: A-Open 300W PSU *Laptop:* CPU: AMD Mobile Sempron 3100+ \| GFX: SiS M760GX 128 MB \| Monitor: 15" XGA TFT LCD \| RAM: 1 GB Kingston PC 3200 \| Sound: Realtek AC '97 audio \| HDD: 40 GB \| DVD-RW: Slimtype DVDRW SOSW-833S \| OS: Windows XP PRO SP2

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Zulan DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In your backyard Posts: 236 Rep Power: 0	Hmm my finger is getting numb from pressing F5 all the time on ati's website, :P The next set will be 4.0 i think i think it has to do with the years : 2003: 3.0 - 3.10 2004: 4.0 - 4.?? P.S. it's funny to see how many people there are online on the forum now, :P __________________ System 1: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ (socket 939) \| DVD-RW: Sony DVD RW DW-U18A \| Motherboard: MSI K8N Neo2-54G \| GFX: nVidia Geforce 6600 GT \| Monitor: Samsung SyncMaster 1100DF \| RAM: 1 GB Kingston PC 3200 \| Sound: Soundblaster X-Fi \| Main HDD: 2 * Western Digital Raptor 36.7GB Serial ATA 10000RPM @ RAID 0 \| Storage HDD: Maxtor DiamondMAX Plus 9 120 GB 8 MB Cache \| DVD: Lite-On 16* DVD \| OS: Windows XP SP2 \| PSU: Sweex 650W PSU *System 2:* CPU: AMD Sempron 3000+ \| Motherboard: MSI K7N2 Delta2-FSR \| GFX: nVidia Geforce 6200 256 MB \| Monitor: Hercules Prophetview 920 PRO \| RAM: 1 GB Kingston PC 3200 \| Sound: Nvidia Soundstorm \| Main HDD: Maxtor DiamondMAX Plus 9 80 GB 8 MB Cache \| CD-ROM: NEC 52* CD \| OS: FreeBSD 6.0-STABLE \| PSU: A-Open 300W PSU *Laptop:* CPU: AMD Mobile Sempron 3100+ \| GFX: SiS M760GX 128 MB \| Monitor: 15" XGA TFT LCD \| RAM: 1 GB Kingston PC 3200 \| Sound: Realtek AC '97 audio \| HDD: 40 GB \| DVD-RW: Slimtype DVDRW SOSW-833S \| OS: Windows XP PRO SP2

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Zulan DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In your backyard Posts: 236 Rep Power: 0	New Features This section provides information on new features found in this release of the CATALYST™ Display Drivers. This release of CATALYST™ provides users with a new feature known as OpenGL Shading Language Support. OpenGL Shading Language Support This release adds support for the OpenGL Shading Language (GLSL), a flexible, forward-looking, and hardware-independent high-level graphics programming language. The OpenGL Shading Language, defined as an open standard by the OpenGL Architecture Review Board, allows application developers to take advantage of the powerful programmable vertex and pixel processing units present in the 3D graphics system. Open languages offer developers the fastest route to using the latest graphics hardware features. Developers who are interested in using the OpenGL Shading Language with ATI hardware should contact ATI Developer Relations (devrel@ati.com) for more details and documentation. This feature is available for the following ATI RADEON™ family product line: ATI RADEON™ 9800 series ATI RADEON™ 9700 series ATI RADEON™ 9600 series ATI RADEON™ 9500 series The feature is available for all operating systems supported by the CATALYST™ software driver. I would surely like to know which games are going to use that /using it. __________________ System 1: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ (socket 939) \| DVD-RW: Sony DVD RW DW-U18A \| Motherboard: MSI K8N Neo2-54G \| GFX: nVidia Geforce 6600 GT \| Monitor: Samsung SyncMaster 1100DF \| RAM: 1 GB Kingston PC 3200 \| Sound: Soundblaster X-Fi \| Main HDD: 2 * Western Digital Raptor 36.7GB Serial ATA 10000RPM @ RAID 0 \| Storage HDD: Maxtor DiamondMAX Plus 9 120 GB 8 MB Cache \| DVD: Lite-On 16* DVD \| OS: Windows XP SP2 \| PSU: Sweex 650W PSU *System 2:* CPU: AMD Sempron 3000+ \| Motherboard: MSI K7N2 Delta2-FSR \| GFX: nVidia Geforce 6200 256 MB \| Monitor: Hercules Prophetview 920 PRO \| RAM: 1 GB Kingston PC 3200 \| Sound: Nvidia Soundstorm \| Main HDD: Maxtor DiamondMAX Plus 9 80 GB 8 MB Cache \| CD-ROM: NEC 52* CD \| OS: FreeBSD 6.0-STABLE \| PSU: A-Open 300W PSU *Laptop:* CPU: AMD Mobile Sempron 3100+ \| GFX: SiS M760GX 128 MB \| Monitor: 15" XGA TFT LCD \| RAM: 1 GB Kingston PC 3200 \| Sound: Realtek AC '97 audio \| HDD: 40 GB \| DVD-RW: Slimtype DVDRW SOSW-833S \| OS: Windows XP PRO SP2

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