EATM + ALPHASHARPENMODE , reg settings?

neilsouth · Dec 13, 2006, 11:34 PM

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/1594/alphawy5.jpg

http://server4.pictiger.com/img/7749...sting/eatm.jpg

ATMSHARPENMODE and EATM
Is this about right? i added it to all of those 0000's on the left

EvaUnitXIV · Dec 14, 2006, 03:36 AM

can't activate ATMSHARPENMODE in att? i can't find it

ChaosMinionX · Dec 14, 2006, 06:53 AM

For those wondering about EATM and AlphaSharpenMode in ATI Tray Tools here is the file with the tweaks added into the database for "Advanced Tweaks" under the Tweaks menu.

http://www.gigasize.com/get.php/2336...AF_Methods.rar

This is my preset file uploaded, I have the necessary tweaks loaded and working. This file also has 2 other Alpha Sharpen tweaks available, so play around and see what works best/looks best for you.

Unrar this file to C:\Program Files\Ray Adams\ATI Tray Tools\Database

It will replace your New AA and AF methods.dtb file this is normal.

Adjust accordingly to your drive lettering.

After you add this goto tweaks, and advanced tweaks and then New AA and AF Methods and enable EATM and AlphaSharpenMode.

Enjoy =D

EDIT: Also for your convenience the most recent release of ATI Tray Tools [COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#001073]

1.2.6.964
[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR]http://www.radeon2.ru/atitray/attsetup.exe

EvaUnitXIV · Dec 14, 2006, 07:32 AM

pwnage

activated, so now when "normal" aa is on so are these?

ChaosMinionX · Dec 14, 2006, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvaUnitXIV

pwnage

activated, so now when "normal" aa is on so are these?

correct, anything using AA will use EATM and AlphaSharp if its enabled in your Adv Tweaks.

neilsouth · Dec 14, 2006, 09:48 AM

Does this actually work? a few other posts in the 6.12 beta said that this can cause crashs and its best to use in reg..

*confused*

Cube623 · Dec 14, 2006, 03:42 PM

is EATM improved in the 6.12 cats? because in 6.11 on some games it looked nasty!
also i am right in thinking EATM and AlphaSharpenMode is a replacement for AAA but without the fps hit that AAA has?

Dragunov · Dec 14, 2006, 04:16 PM

U are correct, but I hope it replaces AAA fully and we no longer see AAA in CCC, but EATM

ChaosMinionX · Dec 14, 2006, 05:29 PM

I havent had a crash yet with eatm and alphasharpen on my x1900 so where did you see that?

neilsouth · Dec 15, 2006, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaosMinionX

I havent had a crash yet with eatm and alphasharpen on my x1900 so where did you see that?

It was posted in the 6.12 beta thread last posts i think

The Guv'nor · Dec 15, 2006, 08:35 AM

Sorry, Im am slightly confused here. So I can see this is a replacement for AAA, so I guess this does not need to be enabled in ATT (as that would kindda defeat the object), But does standard AA have to be set, or just left at Application Controlled?

X1800XTTOP · Dec 15, 2006, 02:20 PM

Well, as far as i understand, EATM needs to have AA (NOT AAA) activated. I myself use the reg-tweaks (both set to 1) and then force AA in my games through my CCC-profiles.

I´ve tested this in Oblivion and the diffrence is huge. Where oblivion was mostly unplayable with AAA, EATM works just fine

Cant wait for it to be included in the CCC.

The Guv'nor · Dec 15, 2006, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X1800XTTOP

Well, as far as i understand, EATM needs to have AA (NOT AAA) activated. I myself use the reg-tweaks (both set to 1) and then force AA in my games through my CCC-profiles.

I´ve tested this in Oblivion and the diffrence is huge. Where oblivion was mostly unplayable with AAA, EATM works just fine

Cant wait for it to be included in the CCC.

Ok, thanks for clearing that up for me

neilsouth · Dec 15, 2006, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X1800XTTOP

Well, as far as i understand, EATM needs to have AA (NOT AAA) activated. .

Does that mean it has to be on 2XAA all the time?

X1800XTTOP · Dec 16, 2006, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neilsouth

Does that mean it has to be on 2XAA all the time?

Well no, but i think that this works the same way AdaptiveAA works. If regular AA is off, then so is AAA (i think at least) - and also EATM. So when you want EATM, you have to enable regular AA aswell. Im not 100% sure though.

Someone needs to confirm this before you should take it as fact

The Guv'nor · Dec 16, 2006, 10:49 AM

LOL. Not just me getting confused with all this "making our games look better" stuff.
We should be happy with what we have

, in fact, sod all this amazing graphic's, im gonna bust out my Rubber keyed Spectrum 48k and play some quality games

.
I will enjoy that Sooooo much, you wont be hearing from me till sometime in the next year.

Eeastcoasthandle · Dec 17, 2006, 03:30 PM

Here is a condensed version of what I have found so far.

EATM & ATMAlphaSharpenmode to your ATI video card (ATMAlphaSharpenScale & ATMAlphaSharpenBias can be added as a bonus)

Enable EATM is like Adaptive Anti-Aliasing but has reduced performance hit vs. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing. EATM increases alpha
Coverage/Detail and it's noticeable in games like Wow, Oblivion, etc (games that use vegetation, etc).

Here is an example:
Adaptive Anti-Aliasing (EATM OFF)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ormanceye8.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...E_EATM_OFF.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Y_EATM_OFF.jpg

EATM
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...TM/eatmso1.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...CE_EATM_ON.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...RY_EATM_ON.jpg

You cannot see the difference until you open this pics up in their own FF or IE tab or window and switch views.

In order to obtain this level of quality with increase frame rate here is what you need to do:
You need Cat 6.12 (this only works for ATI Video Cards)
Download ATI Tool Tray 1.2.6.964: http://www.guru3d.com/article/atitraytools/189/
Enable EATM by Going into Tweaks, then Advanced Tweaks, then in the drop down menu select New AA and AF methods. EATM should be the 4th one down. Then check EATM. Activate EATM through ATI Tray Tools.
Search for EATM in your registry. Once found Add ATMAlphaSharpenMode as new string. Then add the value of 1
You can also add ATMAlphaSharpenBias & ATMAlphaSharpenScale as a string if you like. Then add the value of 1 for each.
Disable Adaptive Anti-Aliasing in CCC. You can keep it enabled but you will notice a big hit in Frame Rate.
Enable AA either in game or through CCC
Reboot then play your game.

Or
If you want to use ATI Tool Tray instead of messing with the registry do this (please note that some have reported crashes using ATI
Tool Tray instead of the Registry):
Make sure you have Cat 6.12 installed.
Install the latest version of ATT 1.2.6.964: http://www.guru3d.com/article/atitraytools/189/
Install ATI Tool Tray.
Go to X:\Program Files\Ray Adams\ATI Tray Tools\Database and open New AA & AF Method.dtb with wordpad.
Add the following commands after "Value12=ZMRA,ZMRA,0,0,0,"
Value13=ATMAlphaFix,ATMAlphaFix,0,0,0,
Value14=ATMAlphaSharpenBias,ATMAlphaSharpenBias,0, 0,0,
Value15=ATMAlphaSharpenmode,ATMAlphaSharpenmode,0, 0,0,
Value16=ATMAlphaSharpenScale,ATMAlphaSharpenScale, 0,0,0,
Caution this creates binary value NOT String value in your registry
--------
Enabled EATM and the ATMA's
Reboot and start your game with ATT enabled. (make sure these tweakes are enabled).
In BF2 clear your cache (BF2 should tell you that it's optimizing shaders if your don't.)

You can reboot the registry without restarting. You hit Ctlr-Alt-Dlt then go to processes, remove Explorer.exe. Go to File, new task and enter: explorer, hit the enter button and your are done.

Side Effects:
transparent Alpha blends found in this
example:

Side effects are the result of games not really using this type of method IMO. However, the benefits in increased frame rate with better
overall view outweighs this. Another side effect is using Media Player Classic and WMP11 you may or may not experience OS crashing /
freezing with switch to blank screen. No one knows what ATI Cards this will not work with. So far I've seen people post from x800 to
x1950, this is all I know so far.

Side Note:
EATM and ATMAlphaSharpenMode have values greater then 1. However, because the games are not designed to take advantage of this feature
(& because ATI has not officially supported this feature yet) you may get less then desirable results.
http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?t=33876334 <---link
http://www.hardwareheaven.com/windows-xp-radeon-display-drivers/125073-eatm-alphasharpenmode-reg-settings.html <-----Link

ChaosMinionX · Dec 17, 2006, 08:37 PM

Hmm I havent had any problems to date with anything but Battlefield 2142 being gay and crashing on me all the time.

Eeastcoasthandle · Dec 18, 2006, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaosMinionX

Hmm I havent had any problems to date with anything but Battlefield 2142 being gay and crashing on me all the time.

I found that undervolting your ram (sometimes using the Auto option) causes consistent CTD for me. Because I OC with 8500 ram I thought 2.20V would be good enough. However, at my OC BF2 ctd consistently, 5x in a row. I increased the voltage to 2.30V (with a fan) and it's been stable every since.

Moral of the story? Make sure you have enough voltage on your ram as this game is heavy on ram useage. If the ram is not right you can get a CTD from BF2. This is only 1 of several possible solutions to CTD problem.

Eeastcoasthandle · Dec 18, 2006, 05:20 AM

Does ATT create strings in your registry? When I checked it created binary, not string. I had to manually edit the registry myself and use the string version and delete the binary version of it. This maybe the reason why people are having problems??

ChaosMinionX · Dec 18, 2006, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eeastcoasthandle

I found that undervolting your ram (sometimes using the Auto option) causes consistent CTD for me. Because I OC with 8500 ram I thought 2.20V would be good enough. However, at my OC BF2 ctd consistently, 5x in a row. I increased the voltage to 2.30V (with a fan) and it's been stable every since.

Moral of the story? Make sure you have enough voltage on your ram as this game is heavy on ram useage. If the ram is not right you can get a CTD from BF2. This is only 1 of several possible solutions to CTD problem.

Well its more like BF2142 causes the system to hardlock, I doubt its ram since I can pass orthos ram test and memtest86+ flawlessly and a few dumps ive looked at BF caused ati dll's to be unloaded and crash resulting in the card locking up

X1800XTTOP · Dec 18, 2006, 10:17 PM

Two comparison pics i took in oblivion;
off; http://img91.imageshack.us/my.php?image=eatmoffcv2.jpg
on; http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=eatmonus4.jpg

Notice how the trees really becomes softer with EATM enabled.

ohmygodie · Dec 19, 2006, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X1800XTTOP

Two comparison pics i took in oblivion;
off; http://img91.imageshack.us/my.php?image=eatmoffcv2.jpg
on; http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=eatmonus4.jpg

Notice how the trees really becomes softer with EATM enabled.

Trees sure are really great but i've detected some strange artefacts in distant water reflexions
see here and here
they're more visible a lower reslution (here 1024*768) and appears as soon as i enable ATMAlphaSharpenmode (activated with AtiTTools). With EATM only, water is ok, but trees are translucent.

I don't think it can be my game settings (maxed, hdr) or hardware (1800xt, stock clocks, no optimisations, just Catalyst Ai on low, AF forced to 8x and AA to 4x) as i've tried playing with them and the only one affecting these artifacts is ATMAlphaSharpenmode.
I've also return my oblivion.ini to default and tried with and without different water mods... no use.
Has anyone already noticed this ?

Hapatingjaky · Dec 19, 2006, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohmygodie

Trees sure are really great but i've detected some strange artefacts in distant water reflexions
see here and here
they're more visible a lower reslution (here 1024*768) and appears as soon as i enable ATMAlphaSharpenmode (activated with AtiTTools). With EATM only, water is ok, but trees are translucent.

I don't think it can be my game settings (maxed, hdr) or hardware (1800xt, stock clocks, no optimisations, just Catalyst Ai on low, AF forced to 8x and AA to 4x) as i've tried playing with them and the only one affecting these artifacts is ATMAlphaSharpenmode.
I've also return my oblivion.ini to default and tried with and without different water mods... no use.
Has anyone already noticed this ?

The checkerboard effect is still not 100% fixed, again EATM is not even official yet. I expect to see EATM officialy launched with Catalyst 7.2 since this is probably a feature of the R600.

Since you are using ATT make sure its not setting a value of 2 in your registry. Setting a value of 2 usually sharpens Alpha Textures that are closer to you but the checkerboard effect re-appears the farther the Alpha Texture is away.

Eeastcoasthandle · Dec 19, 2006, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hapatingjaky

The checkerboard effect is still not 100% fixed, again EATM is not even official yet. I expect to see EATM officialy launched with Catalyst 7.2 since this is probably a feature of the R600.

Since you are using ATT make sure its not setting a value of 2 in your registry. Setting a value of 2 usually sharpens Alpha Textures that are closer to you but the checkerboard effect re-appears the farther the Alpha Texture is away.

If you use ATT make sure string value is used and not binary value.
I've seen no added vegitation with BF2

X1800XTTOP · Dec 19, 2006, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohmygodie

Trees sure are really great but i've detected some strange artefacts in distant water reflexions

Has anyone already noticed this ?

I just got back from ingame and i do not suffer from those artifacts. My game settings are all maxed out (/on), 1280X1024, HDR. In the CCC, i´m forcing 16xHQAF and 4xAA (with EATM enabled and alphasharpenmode on 1). I don´t have any mods installed.

Pics;
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6...shot167ud3.jpg
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/4...shot168bs4.jpg

EvaUnitXIV · Dec 19, 2006, 10:50 PM

so even with them enabled in att i still need to enable it in registry?

Eeastcoasthandle · Dec 20, 2006, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvaUnitXIV

so even with them enabled in att i still need to enable it in registry?

Well using ATT to create EATM, ATAMs, etc it creates binary values. What I read is that you need to use string value in the registry.

EvaUnitXIV · Dec 20, 2006, 07:53 PM

so they're not enabled?

Hapatingjaky · Dec 20, 2006, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvaUnitXIV

so they're not enabled?

Alot of us are finding that our systems are alot more stable if we do not use ATT to add the EATM values. I have not experienced one crash at all with EATM enabled. Hell I even had EATM enabled on my 9800 Pro Mobility for WoW.

Dec 13, 2006, 11:34 PM	#1
neilsouth HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Uranus Posts: 113 Rep Power: 0	EATM + ALPHASHARPENMODE , reg settings? http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/1594/alphawy5.jpg http://server4.pictiger.com/img/7749...sting/eatm.jpg ATMSHARPENMODE and EATM Is this about right? i added it to all of those 0000's on the left __________________ Asrock Penryn 650i Chipset, Q6600 @ 3GHZ , GTX 260 , 8GB memory , Win 7 64BIT , XFI XtremeGamer Last edited by neilsouth; Dec 14, 2006 at 01:57 AM.

Dec 14, 2006, 03:36 AM	#2
EvaUnitXIV DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 229 Rep Power: 0	can't activate ATMSHARPENMODE in att? i can't find it __________________ AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Abit KV8 Buffalo 2x512mb PC3200 ram 40GB Maxtor 7200rpm HD (Boot) 2x250GB WD SE 8mb Cache 7200rpm HD (Filedump) Benq 1620 Pro Liteon 1635s x800GTO @ x800XL SB Audigy Gamer WinXp Pro /w Sp2

Dec 14, 2006, 06:53 AM	#3
ChaosMinionX USB 3 dot oh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,911 Rep Power: 47 System Specs	Read Me (EATM + AlphaSharpenMode + ATI Tray Tools) For those wondering about EATM and AlphaSharpenMode in ATI Tray Tools here is the file with the tweaks added into the database for "Advanced Tweaks" under the Tweaks menu. http://www.gigasize.com/get.php/2336...AF_Methods.rar This is my preset file uploaded, I have the necessary tweaks loaded and working. This file also has 2 other Alpha Sharpen tweaks available, so play around and see what works best/looks best for you. Unrar this file to C:\Program Files\Ray Adams\ATI Tray Tools\Database It will replace your New AA and AF methods.dtb file this is normal. Adjust accordingly to your drive lettering. After you add this goto tweaks, and advanced tweaks and then New AA and AF Methods and enable EATM and AlphaSharpenMode. Enjoy =D EDIT: Also for your convenience the most recent release of ATI Tray Tools [COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#001073] 1.2.6.964 [/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR]http://www.radeon2.ru/atitray/attsetup.exe __________________ ::Heatware:: How you can help DriverHeaven by using Digg! Last edited by ChaosMinionX; Dec 14, 2006 at 08:15 AM.

Dec 14, 2006, 07:32 AM	#4
EvaUnitXIV DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 229 Rep Power: 0	pwnage activated, so now when "normal" aa is on so are these? __________________ AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Abit KV8 Buffalo 2x512mb PC3200 ram 40GB Maxtor 7200rpm HD (Boot) 2x250GB WD SE 8mb Cache 7200rpm HD (Filedump) Benq 1620 Pro Liteon 1635s x800GTO @ x800XL SB Audigy Gamer WinXp Pro /w Sp2

Dec 14, 2006, 09:48 AM	Thread Starter #6
neilsouth HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Uranus Posts: 113 Rep Power: 0	Does this actually work? a few other posts in the 6.12 beta said that this can cause crashs and its best to use in reg.. confused __________________ Asrock Penryn 650i Chipset, Q6600 @ 3GHZ , GTX 260 , 8GB memory , Win 7 64BIT , XFI XtremeGamer

Dec 14, 2006, 03:42 PM	#7
Cube623 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: England Posts: 322 Rep Power: 0	is EATM improved in the 6.12 cats? because in 6.11 on some games it looked nasty! also i am right in thinking EATM and AlphaSharpenMode is a replacement for AAA but without the fps hit that AAA has? __________________

Dec 14, 2006, 04:16 PM	#8
Dragunov DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 316 Rep Power: 0	U are correct, but I hope it replaces AAA fully and we no longer see AAA in CCC, but EATM __________________ - Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 + Zalman 9700 LED - MSI P6N (Nvidia 680i chipset), BIOS: P33 - 2GB DDR2 ram Corsair Dominator 1066Mhz - MSI Geforce 8800GTS 640MB - Creative X-Fi Elite Pro - Seagate 320GB 7200/10 - WD Caviar 750GB - Logitech MX-518 - Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit NL

Dec 14, 2006, 05:29 PM	#9
ChaosMinionX USB 3 dot oh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,911 Rep Power: 47 System Specs	I havent had a crash yet with eatm and alphasharpen on my x1900 so where did you see that? __________________ ::Heatware:: How you can help DriverHeaven by using Digg!

Dec 15, 2006, 08:35 AM	#11
The Guv'nor DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	Sorry, Im am slightly confused here. So I can see this is a replacement for AAA, so I guess this does not need to be enabled in ATT (as that would kindda defeat the object), But does standard AA have to be set, or just left at Application Controlled?

Dec 15, 2006, 02:20 PM	#12
X1800XTTOP DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 316 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Well, as far as i understand, EATM needs to have AA (NOT AAA) activated. I myself use the reg-tweaks (both set to 1) and then force AA in my games through my CCC-profiles. I´ve tested this in Oblivion and the diffrence is huge. Where oblivion was mostly unplayable with AAA, EATM works just fine Cant wait for it to be included in the CCC.

Dec 16, 2006, 10:49 AM	#16
The Guv'nor DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	LOL. Not just me getting confused with all this "making our games look better" stuff. We should be happy with what we have , in fact, sod all this amazing graphic's, im gonna bust out my Rubber keyed Spectrum 48k and play some quality games . I will enjoy that Sooooo much, you wont be hearing from me till sometime in the next year.

Dec 17, 2006, 03:30 PM	#17
Eeastcoasthandle DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 158 Rep Power: 0	Here is a condensed version of what I have found so far. EATM & ATMAlphaSharpenmode to your ATI video card (ATMAlphaSharpenScale & ATMAlphaSharpenBias can be added as a bonus) Enable EATM is like Adaptive Anti-Aliasing but has reduced performance hit vs. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing. EATM increases alpha Coverage/Detail and it's noticeable in games like Wow, Oblivion, etc (games that use vegetation, etc). Here is an example: Adaptive Anti-Aliasing (EATM OFF) http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ormanceye8.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...E_EATM_OFF.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Y_EATM_OFF.jpg EATM http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...TM/eatmso1.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...CE_EATM_ON.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...RY_EATM_ON.jpg You cannot see the difference until you open this pics up in their own FF or IE tab or window and switch views. In order to obtain this level of quality with increase frame rate here is what you need to do: You need Cat 6.12 (this only works for ATI Video Cards) Download ATI Tool Tray 1.2.6.964: http://www.guru3d.com/article/atitraytools/189/ Enable EATM by Going into Tweaks, then Advanced Tweaks, then in the drop down menu select New AA and AF methods. EATM should be the 4th one down. Then check EATM. Activate EATM through ATI Tray Tools. Search for EATM in your registry. Once found Add ATMAlphaSharpenMode as new string. Then add the value of 1 You can also add ATMAlphaSharpenBias & ATMAlphaSharpenScale as a string if you like. Then add the value of 1 for each. Disable Adaptive Anti-Aliasing in CCC. You can keep it enabled but you will notice a big hit in Frame Rate. Enable AA either in game or through CCC Reboot then play your game. Or If you want to use ATI Tool Tray instead of messing with the registry do this (please note that some have reported crashes using ATI Tool Tray instead of the Registry): Make sure you have Cat 6.12 installed. Install the latest version of ATT 1.2.6.964: http://www.guru3d.com/article/atitraytools/189/ Install ATI Tool Tray. Go to X:\Program Files\Ray Adams\ATI Tray Tools\Database and open New AA & AF Method.dtb with wordpad. Add the following commands after "Value12=ZMRA,ZMRA,0,0,0," Value13=ATMAlphaFix,ATMAlphaFix,0,0,0, Value14=ATMAlphaSharpenBias,ATMAlphaSharpenBias,0, 0,0, Value15=ATMAlphaSharpenmode,ATMAlphaSharpenmode,0, 0,0, Value16=ATMAlphaSharpenScale,ATMAlphaSharpenScale, 0,0,0, Caution this creates binary value NOT String value in your registry -------- Enabled EATM and the ATMA's Reboot and start your game with ATT enabled. (make sure these tweakes are enabled). In BF2 clear your cache (BF2 should tell you that it's optimizing shaders if your don't.) You can reboot the registry without restarting. You hit Ctlr-Alt-Dlt then go to processes, remove Explorer.exe. Go to File, new task and enter: explorer, hit the enter button and your are done. Side Effects: transparent Alpha blends found in this example: Side effects are the result of games not really using this type of method IMO. However, the benefits in increased frame rate with better overall view outweighs this. Another side effect is using Media Player Classic and WMP11 you may or may not experience OS crashing / freezing with switch to blank screen. No one knows what ATI Cards this will not work with. So far I've seen people post from x800 to x1950, this is all I know so far. Side Note: EATM and ATMAlphaSharpenMode have values greater then 1. However, because the games are not designed to take advantage of this feature (& because ATI has not officially supported this feature yet) you may get less then desirable results. http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?t=33876334 <---link http://www.hardwareheaven.com/windows-xp-radeon-display-drivers/125073-eatm-alphasharpenmode-reg-settings.html <-----Link Last edited by Eeastcoasthandle; Dec 18, 2006 at 05:24 AM.

Dec 17, 2006, 08:37 PM	#18
ChaosMinionX USB 3 dot oh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,911 Rep Power: 47 System Specs	Hmm I havent had any problems to date with anything but Battlefield 2142 being gay and crashing on me all the time. __________________ ::Heatware:: How you can help DriverHeaven by using Digg!

Dec 18, 2006, 05:20 AM	#20
Eeastcoasthandle DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 158 Rep Power: 0	Does ATT create strings in your registry? When I checked it created binary, not string. I had to manually edit the registry myself and use the string version and delete the binary version of it. This maybe the reason why people are having problems??

Dec 18, 2006, 10:17 PM	#22
X1800XTTOP DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 316 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Two comparison pics i took in oblivion; off; http://img91.imageshack.us/my.php?image=eatmoffcv2.jpg on; http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=eatmonus4.jpg Notice how the trees really becomes softer with EATM enabled.

Dec 19, 2006, 10:50 PM	#27
EvaUnitXIV DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 229 Rep Power: 0	so even with them enabled in att i still need to enable it in registry? __________________ AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Abit KV8 Buffalo 2x512mb PC3200 ram 40GB Maxtor 7200rpm HD (Boot) 2x250GB WD SE 8mb Cache 7200rpm HD (Filedump) Benq 1620 Pro Liteon 1635s x800GTO @ x800XL SB Audigy Gamer WinXp Pro /w Sp2

Dec 20, 2006, 07:53 PM	#29
EvaUnitXIV DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 229 Rep Power: 0	so they're not enabled? __________________ AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Abit KV8 Buffalo 2x512mb PC3200 ram 40GB Maxtor 7200rpm HD (Boot) 2x250GB WD SE 8mb Cache 7200rpm HD (Filedump) Benq 1620 Pro Liteon 1635s x800GTO @ x800XL SB Audigy Gamer WinXp Pro /w Sp2