New Omega user

zarkov · Jul 23, 2003, 06:14 AM

Hi folks, I have a 9500 pro retail card and I am considering trying the Omega drivers. Well somewhere in the forum I saw someone say that the Omega control panel was supossed to be used and not the one from ATI. I can't seem to find the Omega control panel. Can someone please help me? Also do I just uninstall the ATI driver and control panel and then install the Omega driver and control panel , if there is one? Thank you , Zarkov

Falstaff · Jul 23, 2003, 06:36 AM

look no further than the complete download, it is all there, although your supposed to install over the ATI drivers, got to Omega's site and find the info in the readme...should be fine...take care and again Welcome to DH!!

Kill-O-Byte · Jul 23, 2003, 06:43 AM

Hi, and welcome to driverheaven.

First off, everything is in the one file that you have probably already downloaded. When you run the installer it will install the drivers and his control panel. That is why it is recommended that you uninstall ATI's before running the setup program.

Second, below is the readme file off of Omegas site. Follow his instructions and you will have know problems.

Enjoy your games.

< README FOR OMEGA 3.6 DRIVERS >

OMEGADRIVE here!
This are my "optimized" drivers for the ATI Radeon family
of video cards.

What's New?

* Based on the official Catalyst 3.6 ATI drivers. (9x/ME/2k/XP)
* Added support for the following chipsets: (9x/ME/2k/XP)
Radeon 9600 TX
* Fixed the "Card not supported" message, now the drivers should install
in any card without problems. (9x/ME/2k/XP)
* Experimental Mobility Support in 9x/ME (installs differently, let me know
if it installs correctly). (9x/ME)
* Added some new tweaks that should improve performance. (9x/ME/2k/XP)
* Updated the Overclocking utility to version 1.800d. (2k/XP)
* Re-Enabled support for 1280x768 resolution. (2k/XP)
* The 9500->9800 and 9700->9800 hack is still avaiable as an install
option. (2k/XP)
* The 9x/ME drivers still don't have the hacked driver incorporated, sorry. (9x/ME)

REMINDERS:
1- If you have the normal ATI drivers, uninstall the ATI Control Panel BEFORE
upgrading to these drivers, the drivers already have the CP integrated
and another CP may cause conflicts or other problems.
2- There is no need to uninstall ANY previous drivers (ATI or OMEGA) when
installing these, they will override any previous settings.
3- In Windows 2k/XP, ALWAYS disable DDC in the ATI "Displays/Monitor" CP after
installing drivers to be able to use ALL the refresh rates and resolutions
your monitor supports, also this is the best way to avoid the 60Hz RR bug.
4- The WDM drivers for VIVO and AIW cards are not included, but they can be
downloaded separately from a link in my drivers page.
5- I have received various E-Mails asking about FastWrites, there is only one
answer to that: TURN IT OFF
The Radeon cards do support FastWrites and they will work with it on
(on some machines), but it is not recommended, there is NO SPEED gain
when using FW, and this option will affect your PC's stability a LOT.

I don't recomend the use of ANY tweakers with my drivers, as they override
my special settings and will make my work useless. The only time I recommend
a tweaker is when you have a specific problem with a specific tweak and need
to change it in order to make the drivers work correctly. Also if you use one
for overclocking, FSAA, Gamma or Aniso settings, is just fine.

If you have any problems with this drivers please go to my webpage
and look in the ATI help section for answers. If still have problems
look for the drivers thread in www.hardwareheaven.com forums and let me know
what is going on.

If you happen to find a new tweak or fix for a specific game or many games
and it proves that it works then drop me an E-Mail (don't post it in the
forums), I'll make sure credit will be granted to that person in this INFO file.

IMPORTANT: Don't bother ATI about this drivers as they are unsupported by them!

May GOD bless everybody!

O M E G A D R I V E

"Don't mess with the Best!"
http://www.omegacorner.com

< END OF THE README >

Kill-O-Byte · Jul 23, 2003, 06:48 AM

Fallang_jeff posted before I was done typing my response to you. Not trying to step on any ones toes, I just type slow when its late at night.

Shadow Lady · Jul 23, 2003, 04:18 PM

I wonder why some people only download and no read the readmes

Jul 23, 2003, 06:14 AM	#1
zarkov DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	New Omega user Hi folks, I have a 9500 pro retail card and I am considering trying the Omega drivers. Well somewhere in the forum I saw someone say that the Omega control panel was supossed to be used and not the one from ATI. I can't seem to find the Omega control panel. Can someone please help me? Also do I just uninstall the ATI driver and control panel and then install the Omega driver and control panel , if there is one? Thank you , Zarkov

Jul 23, 2003, 06:36 AM	#2
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	welcome Zarkov look no further than the complete download, it is all there, although your supposed to install over the ATI drivers, got to Omega's site and find the info in the readme...should be fine...take care and again Welcome to DH!! __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Jul 23, 2003, 06:43 AM	#3
Kill-O-Byte DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 120 Rep Power: 0	Hi, and welcome to driverheaven. First off, everything is in the one file that you have probably already downloaded. When you run the installer it will install the drivers and his control panel. That is why it is recommended that you uninstall ATI's before running the setup program. Second, below is the readme file off of Omegas site. Follow his instructions and you will have know problems. Enjoy your games. < README FOR OMEGA 3.6 DRIVERS > OMEGADRIVE here! This are my "optimized" drivers for the ATI Radeon family of video cards. What's New? * Based on the official Catalyst 3.6 ATI drivers. (9x/ME/2k/XP) * Added support for the following chipsets: (9x/ME/2k/XP) Radeon 9600 TX * Fixed the "Card not supported" message, now the drivers should install in any card without problems. (9x/ME/2k/XP) * Experimental Mobility Support in 9x/ME (installs differently, let me know if it installs correctly). (9x/ME) * Added some new tweaks that should improve performance. (9x/ME/2k/XP) * Updated the Overclocking utility to version 1.800d. (2k/XP) * Re-Enabled support for 1280x768 resolution. (2k/XP) * The 9500->9800 and 9700->9800 hack is still avaiable as an install option. (2k/XP) * The 9x/ME drivers still don't have the hacked driver incorporated, sorry. (9x/ME) REMINDERS: 1- If you have the normal ATI drivers, uninstall the ATI Control Panel BEFORE upgrading to these drivers, the drivers already have the CP integrated and another CP may cause conflicts or other problems. 2- There is no need to uninstall ANY previous drivers (ATI or OMEGA) when installing these, they will override any previous settings. 3- In Windows 2k/XP, ALWAYS disable DDC in the ATI "Displays/Monitor" CP after installing drivers to be able to use ALL the refresh rates and resolutions your monitor supports, also this is the best way to avoid the 60Hz RR bug. 4- The WDM drivers for VIVO and AIW cards are not included, but they can be downloaded separately from a link in my drivers page. 5- I have received various E-Mails asking about FastWrites, there is only one answer to that: TURN IT OFF The Radeon cards do support FastWrites and they will work with it on (on some machines), but it is not recommended, there is NO SPEED gain when using FW, and this option will affect your PC's stability a LOT. I don't recomend the use of ANY tweakers with my drivers, as they override my special settings and will make my work useless. The only time I recommend a tweaker is when you have a specific problem with a specific tweak and need to change it in order to make the drivers work correctly. Also if you use one for overclocking, FSAA, Gamma or Aniso settings, is just fine. If you have any problems with this drivers please go to my webpage and look in the ATI help section for answers. If still have problems look for the drivers thread in www.hardwareheaven.com forums and let me know what is going on. If you happen to find a new tweak or fix for a specific game or many games and it proves that it works then drop me an E-Mail (don't post it in the forums), I'll make sure credit will be granted to that person in this INFO file. IMPORTANT: Don't bother ATI about this drivers as they are unsupported by them! May GOD bless everybody! O M E G A D R I V E "Don't mess with the Best!" http://www.omegacorner.com < END OF THE README > __________________ XP 1800+ @1610 (fsb 140) GA-7vtxe kt266a board 512 meg ddr2100 Built by 9500pro @324/310 SB Audigy gamer

Jul 23, 2003, 06:48 AM	#4
Kill-O-Byte DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 120 Rep Power: 0	I'm to slow Fallang_jeff posted before I was done typing my response to you. Not trying to step on any ones toes, I just type slow when its late at night. __________________ XP 1800+ @1610 (fsb 140) GA-7vtxe kt266a board 512 meg ddr2100 Built by 9500pro @324/310 SB Audigy gamer

Jul 23, 2003, 04:18 PM	#5
Shadow Lady Avril Fan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: somewhere in colombia, okok, bogotá city :p Posts: 1,262 Rep Power: 0	I wonder why some people only download and no read the readmes __________________ Oblivion ftw