7.3 drivers think 7.2 is the latest version

Zeatrix · Mar 29, 2007, 08:16 PM

Hi,

I just downloaded and tried to install the english Catalyst 7.3 Vista 32-bit drivers on my laptop that has a Radeon Mobility X1600 card and runs Vista 32-bit Business english.

On first try it said I allready had the latest version and wouldn't install. Then I tried uninstalling with the 7.3 drivers and was able to uninstall the 7.2 drivers I had working. Then, when I tried to reinstall the 7.3 drivers it told me I had the latest version although I don't have any drivers installed.

Has anyone had this issue and have solved it?

Thanks for any help...

Majin GeoDooD · Mar 29, 2007, 08:44 PM

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but Terry stated in another thread that Catalyst 7.3 no longer works with every laptop manufacturer, whereas 7.1 and 7.2 did. Something to do with the specific laptop manufacturers opting in.

If you really wanna use 7.3 you need to use the ModTool - http://www.hardwareheaven.com/modtool/

Zeatrix · Mar 29, 2007, 08:52 PM

Well that probably is the issue, I wish they'd inform about that on the site somewhere...

I have an Acer laptop and they wheren't supported before, so probably still an issue. Man, Acer is SO slow in updating their drivers, I wish they'd get their act together and support ATIs drivers...

Btw, does Modtool support Vista? I can't find anything about it on their site...

Majin GeoDooD · Mar 29, 2007, 09:36 PM

Heh, Acer is the specific manufacturer listed in the other thread..

I have no idea about Vista support, I've never used the ModTool myself.

*rhyinem* · Mar 30, 2007, 03:56 PM

We're working on getting a disclaimer posted on the site. In the meantime, to save confusion, we had to switch the mobility drivers from pointing to Catalyst 7.3 to 7.2. It is correct in that the laptop manufacturers need to "opt in" to Catalyst drivers for their products. As of the Catalyst 7.3 release, none of them had opted in. Cat 7.1 and 7.2 still provide mobility support.

Dazog · Mar 31, 2007, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rhyinem

We're working on getting a disclaimer posted on the site. In the meantime, to save confusion, we had to switch the mobility drivers from pointing to Catalyst 7.3 to 7.2. It is correct in that the laptop manufacturers need to "opt in" to Catalyst drivers for their products. As of the Catalyst 7.3 release, none of them had opted in. Cat 7.1 and 7.2 still provide mobility support.

So basically No more support for the moblility parts for vista every month from ATi directly?

No OEM drivers come out monthly and if they do they are months old.

I hope this isn't the case, since when the mobile dx 10 parts come and no drivers monthly, not going to be looking good to buy a ATi mobile part if we have to rely on our slow OEM to provide us with anywhere decent drivers period.

Stephen M. Smit · Mar 31, 2007, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rhyinem

We're working on getting a disclaimer posted on the site. In the meantime, to save confusion, we had to switch the mobility drivers from pointing to Catalyst 7.3 to 7.2. It is correct in that the laptop manufacturers need to "opt in" to Catalyst drivers for their products. As of the Catalyst 7.3 release, none of them had opted in. Cat 7.1 and 7.2 still provide mobility support.

Can you tell us more about what's involved to opt in to the program? I can at least do my part and call/email the marketing dept of Dell (who still haven't opted in) that this is a dealbreaker for me.

I can't believe a manufacturer as large as Dell still hasn't opted into this program. Does it cost them lots of money? or do they have to do all the work validating each monthly Catalyst release?

Zeatrix · Mar 31, 2007, 09:49 AM

Yeah, I just got an Acer laptop with a Blu-Ray drive and I want to use it to watch movies on my HDTV. The latest drivers will be essential...

123kid · Mar 31, 2007, 11:15 AM

Wow, just wow. After reading rhyinem's response I have to wonder who ATI makes their hardware for, because it sure ain't the consumers. Talk about getting shafted.

Dyre Straits · Mar 31, 2007, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 123kid

Wow, just wow. After reading rhyinem's response I have to wonder who ATI makes their hardware for, because it sure ain't the consumers. Talk about getting shafted.

You have no idea what you just said.

Zeatrix · Apr 1, 2007, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Dyre Straits

You have no idea what you just said.

Well he did exagerate but he does have a valid point. You certainly feel like you get left out when you buy a brand new (expensive) laptop and can't even get the latest version of the official drivers installed.

Sure the number one company to blame is the laptop manufacturer. But surely ATI has some little say in all this.

I still don't fully understand why a compnay like Acer doesn't allow for the Catalyst drivers. They almost NEVER release any dirvers on their own, and when they do, they are just the Catalyst drivers but unlocked so they can be installed, nothing added at all.

Is it really an issue of testing? Do they feel they can do better testing then ATI/Microsoft? Right now their latest version for Vista is the Vista Beta 2 drivers...

Why not have a policy that yes, you may install the official Catalyst drivers, but we only provide support for the drivers on our website. That is totally fair, and still, the only people that will upgrade their drivers from ATI are the power users that know what they are doing, and they are smart enough not to turn to the abyssmal support line of the manufacturer.

Mar 29, 2007, 08:16 PM	#1
Zeatrix DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 36 Rep Power: 0	7.3 drivers think 7.2 is the latest version Hi, I just downloaded and tried to install the english Catalyst 7.3 Vista 32-bit drivers on my laptop that has a Radeon Mobility X1600 card and runs Vista 32-bit Business english. On first try it said I allready had the latest version and wouldn't install. Then I tried uninstalling with the 7.3 drivers and was able to uninstall the 7.2 drivers I had working. Then, when I tried to reinstall the 7.3 drivers it told me I had the latest version although I don't have any drivers installed. Has anyone had this issue and have solved it? Thanks for any help... __________________

Mar 29, 2007, 08:44 PM	#2
Majin GeoDooD HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 1,117 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but Terry stated in another thread that Catalyst 7.3 no longer works with every laptop manufacturer, whereas 7.1 and 7.2 did. Something to do with the specific laptop manufacturers opting in. If you really wanna use 7.3 you need to use the ModTool - http://www.hardwareheaven.com/modtool/ __________________ Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) ~Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.55GHz~ Gigabyte P35-DS3L ~ eVGA GeForce 8800GT 512MB @ 690/1000 ~ OCZ Titanium 2x2GB ~ Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 750 GB ~ WD Caviar Black WD7501AALS 750GB ~ NEC ND-3540A DVD-RW ~ Rosewill RP600V2 600w PSU ~ Antec Nine Hundred Mid-Tower

Mar 29, 2007, 08:52 PM	Thread Starter #3
Zeatrix DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 36 Rep Power: 0	Well that probably is the issue, I wish they'd inform about that on the site somewhere... I have an Acer laptop and they wheren't supported before, so probably still an issue. Man, Acer is SO slow in updating their drivers, I wish they'd get their act together and support ATIs drivers... Btw, does Modtool support Vista? I can't find anything about it on their site... __________________

Mar 29, 2007, 09:36 PM	#4
Majin GeoDooD HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 1,117 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Heh, Acer is the specific manufacturer listed in the other thread.. I have no idea about Vista support, I've never used the ModTool myself. __________________ Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) ~Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.55GHz~ Gigabyte P35-DS3L ~ eVGA GeForce 8800GT 512MB @ 690/1000 ~ OCZ Titanium 2x2GB ~ Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 750 GB ~ WD Caviar Black WD7501AALS 750GB ~ NEC ND-3540A DVD-RW ~ Rosewill RP600V2 600w PSU ~ Antec Nine Hundred Mid-Tower

Mar 30, 2007, 03:56 PM	#5
rhyinem AMD Staff Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: toronto Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	We're working on getting a disclaimer posted on the site. In the meantime, to save confusion, we had to switch the mobility drivers from pointing to Catalyst 7.3 to 7.2. It is correct in that the laptop manufacturers need to "opt in" to Catalyst drivers for their products. As of the Catalyst 7.3 release, none of them had opted in. Cat 7.1 and 7.2 still provide mobility support. __________________ I see dead pixels.

Mar 31, 2007, 09:49 AM	Thread Starter #8
Zeatrix DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 36 Rep Power: 0	Yeah, I just got an Acer laptop with a Blu-Ray drive and I want to use it to watch movies on my HDTV. The latest drivers will be essential... __________________

Mar 31, 2007, 11:15 AM	#9
123kid DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Wow, just wow. After reading rhyinem's response I have to wonder who ATI makes their hardware for, because it sure ain't the consumers. Talk about getting shafted.