Radeon Omega Drivers v2.5.76 (Cat 4.9)

Omegadrive · Sep 22, 2004, 09:10 AM

Delay again, sorry, see reasons at my site.

What's New? (2k/XP 2.5.76)

* Based on the official Catalyst 4.9 drivers.

* Removed ATITool from the package, it had many bugs and disabled a lot of stuff, like DVI support and DDC. If you have it installed, I recommend that you uninstall it before installing this set of drivers.

* Re-Enabled Overclocking Anti-Protection, it was missing from last release, sorry.

* Modified the ATI CP, now the Omega Drivers will use a built-in, special RadLinker version with the following features: (some new, some old)

> Uses NO resources.
> Some new settings for both D3D and OGL.
> Can set Automatic Per-application profiles for OGL & D3D applications.
> Desktop Gamma is working and NOT resetting to default after exiting a game.
> Integrated Overclocking.
> No need for Gamma Hotkeys anymore since you can now set an individual Gamma value for each game in their profile and done.
> This new CP was made in conjunction with ChrisW, maker of Radlinker, as an exclusive feature for the Omega Drivers and we will keep adding features in future releases.

* Modified driver installation/uninstall procedure with several new automatic features.

* Since RadLinker is now a vital part of the Omega Drivers, it will not be an option to select during setup anymore, it will now automatically look for and uninstall ANY previous version and replace it with the new one.

* Now, when uninstalling the Setup tools from the Omega options in the Start Menu, you will also have the option to uninstall the Display drivers in one pass.

Known bugs:
* Laptop video playback problem still here, see notes.
* Hibernation and Standby are not working properly, I'm working on a fix.

Important Notes:

1. Mobility users beware, these drivers don't support overlay video acceleration on some chipsets, specially in Sager notebooks with 9600 and 9700 Mobility cards. Other cards may be affected, but I haven't confirmed the bug on them. The last driver set that doesn't have this problem are my 2.5.44 drivers. Sorry for any inconveniences, I'm working on a fix for this matter, but all my tests show that this is an ATI related bug in the drivers and it doesn't have to do with any of the settings on my drivers.

2. CCC will work with the Omega Drivers, but is NOT recommended that you install it, all the functions found in CCC are already included with RadLinker Omega Edition or will be included in a near future as this new CP project develops.

3. The included Radlinker version in these drivers is NOT the one I was planning to release, the intended version will come soon in the form of an update to this set of drivers or in the next set based on the Cat 4.10.

4. If you get "Incorrect Command Line Parameters...." error while installing the drivers, don't worry, is not bad, is just that the automatic Radlinker installation didn't worked, so you need to manually install Radlinker from the start menu after the installation of the drivers is complete in order to get the full options.

*****************************

Get them on my site along with mirrors or you can download them directly from our Downloads Section here in DH.

Enjoy!

Update:
Please see this BEFORE posting, I answered many questions here: http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showpost...&postcount=161

DH Geeks · Sep 22, 2004, 09:19 AM

Finally..

Thanks, Omegadrive!

cypher_138 · Sep 22, 2004, 09:27 AM

Thanks again for the time and effort. Glad your safe man.

I'll play with them tomorrow.

loudeye · Sep 22, 2004, 09:31 AM

Great !

Jeg · Sep 22, 2004, 09:53 AM

Yummie

DL and installing right now...

~~Dizmo~~ · Sep 22, 2004, 09:53 AM

Hmmm, im getting an installation error, some command line error, and when i finish installing it, i dont have the ogl/d3d tab in the control panel

ChoGGi · Sep 22, 2004, 09:59 AM

thanks omega

hey dizmo what are the error messages?

edit: no wonder dh started going slow

~~Dizmo~~ · Sep 22, 2004, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChoGGi

thanks omega

hey dizmo what are the error messages?

edit: no wonder dh started going slow

it says:

"incorrect command line parameters.

Windows installer. v2.00.2600.1183
copyright blah blah blah ms
Portions of this software are based in part on the work of the independant Jpeg group."

wiskerbizkit · Sep 22, 2004, 10:14 AM

Ok first off I had a little slow/buggy install. second Omega I think these are the best drivers you have ever released I love the CP it seems like my textures load on demand 10x faster than they did with even the ATI 4.9s. Keep up the awesome work dude

Omegadrive · Sep 22, 2004, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dizmo

it says:

"incorrect command line parameters.

Windows installer. v2.00.2600.1183
copyright blah blah blah ms
Portions of this software are based in part on the work of the independant Jpeg group."

Strange, try installing Radlinker from the start menu.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiskerbizkit

Ok first off I had a little slow/buggy install. second Omega I think these are the best drivers you have ever released I love the CP it seems like my textures load on demand 10x faster than they did with even the ATI 4.9s. Keep up the awesome work dude

Can you explain the "slow/buggy" part?

~~Dizmo~~ · Sep 22, 2004, 10:27 AM

Alright i think i got it, its called the "advanced 3d" tab right? it just looks like the normal radlinker one with some changes

Omegadrive · Sep 22, 2004, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dizmo

Alright i think i got it, its called the "advanced 3d" tab right? it just looks like the normal radlinker one with some changes

That's it.

ChoGGi · Sep 22, 2004, 10:32 AM

so your kicking then?

edit: dizmo that is

wiskerbizkit · Sep 22, 2004, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omegadrive

Can you explain the "slow/buggy" part?

Where the "executing file" dialogue to when the whsql warning comes up pretty much, The only thing ive done since my last Omega install was updating to sp2.Changes in the CP take a little longer to apply but not really a prob. I can't believe my performance increase, What did you do? lol

~~Dizmo~~ · Sep 22, 2004, 10:33 AM

Alrighty then, thanks for your quick replys dude, im off to bed! Nighty night.

Electrofreak · Sep 22, 2004, 10:35 AM

Well, I've never posted on these forums before, but I had to go and register just to let Omega know how much I appreciate his work. I've been using your drivers for a couple years now and I've never had a problem with them, and as a gamer I definately appreciate the added performance they provide. I recommend Omega Drivers to everyone I can. I've just finished informing the PlanetSide (SOE's MMOFPS) gaming community about the release, so DriverHeaven should expect a few extra Omega downloads.

Thanks again and keep up the good work!
-Electrofreak

KNIBBO · Sep 22, 2004, 10:41 AM

Meh....I have a 5Mb/s connection and I usually grab my omegas in a few seconds...tonight for some reason, I'm only getting about 10KB/s and my download keeps crapping out. Anybody got another link?

Jeg · Sep 22, 2004, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dizmo

it says:

"incorrect command line parameters.

Windows installer. v2.00.2600.1183
copyright blah blah blah ms
Portions of this software are based in part on the work of the independant Jpeg group."

I encountered the same issue. Fixed it by manually reinstalling Radlinker.

**MIG-31** · Sep 22, 2004, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KNIBBO

Meh....I have a 5Mb/s connection and I usually grab my omegas in a few seconds...tonight for some reason, I'm only getting about 10KB/s and my download keeps crapping out. Anybody got another link?

http://www.tcmagazine.info/modules.p...etails&lid=117

try these there downloading quite fast for me.

invisibro · Sep 22, 2004, 10:51 AM

Thanks Omega, appreciate the effort in getting these drivers released. Been looking forward to these. Good to hear your safe after the 'cane, stay safe bro and keep up the awesome work.

Edit: I got a laptop with a IGP340m graphics card, and was never able to find any drivers until I came across these omega drivers. Works like a charm. Thanks again.

JaCkY2k · Sep 22, 2004, 10:54 AM

GREAT Omega !!

I'am downloading this fantastic driver

I like Omega more than the other drivers because i know you don't increase speed by decreasing display quality

Thank you very much for this nice driver. Great !!!

(sorry for my bad english. i hope you can unterstand all

)

MEABeemer · Sep 22, 2004, 10:55 AM

Just downloaded them!
Gonna install and test them this weekend!

Thanx Omega!

KNIBBO · Sep 22, 2004, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIG-31

http://www.tcmagazine.info/modules.p...etails&lid=117

try these there downloading quite fast for me.

That took 25 seconds. Thanks!

Harboe · Sep 22, 2004, 11:01 AM

Great news. Downloading now, so i have them ready to try when i get home.

Question for Omega: What do you think of the new Catalyst A.I? Will it work with your drivers or what?

clicker666 · Sep 22, 2004, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIG-31

http://www.tcmagazine.info/modules.p...etails&lid=117

try these there downloading quite fast for me.

333 mbps here with that site, good find, thanks!

Can't wait to try these!

**MIG-31** · Sep 22, 2004, 11:21 AM

you only had to look on omegas site for the download links..but no problem.

i got mine from that link at 80mbs on average but thats the fastest download i receive.

pigdog · Sep 22, 2004, 11:45 AM

This is only my 5th post, but I've been haunting DH almost everyday for a couple of years at least (I check DH before I even check my email or say G'day to the wife

!) and I've finally decided to become an active member (posting and whatnot), because DH is just such good quality, and I have learnt so much from many of the good people who work and/or post here. But the cream and strawberrys has got to be your drivers Omega - and they just keep getting better! Next time you have power problems, send me a carrier pigeon with a call for help, and I'll come over and pedal a push-bike generator for yu!

Glad your OK, and my prayers are with the folks who lost stuff to the 'cane.

Cheers from Australia
pigdog

Rumble · Sep 22, 2004, 11:50 AM

great omega thanks for your work !

BIG_FREAK · Sep 22, 2004, 12:08 PM

Thanks I am Dling them now

speedster_tpc · Sep 22, 2004, 12:11 PM

nice set of drivers here, hope this works with the 9800se patch. thanks OMEGA!

Sep 22, 2004, 09:10 AM	#1
Omegadrive Drivers? What Drivers??? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,526 Rep Power: 75	Radeon Omega Drivers v2.5.76 (Cat 4.9) Delay again, sorry, see reasons at my site. What's New? (2k/XP 2.5.76) * Based on the official Catalyst 4.9 drivers. * Removed ATITool from the package, it had many bugs and disabled a lot of stuff, like DVI support and DDC. If you have it installed, I recommend that you uninstall it before installing this set of drivers. * Re-Enabled Overclocking Anti-Protection, it was missing from last release, sorry. * Modified the ATI CP, now the Omega Drivers will use a built-in, special RadLinker version with the following features: (some new, some old) > Uses NO resources. > Some new settings for both D3D and OGL. > Can set Automatic Per-application profiles for OGL & D3D applications. > Desktop Gamma is working and NOT resetting to default after exiting a game. > Integrated Overclocking. > No need for Gamma Hotkeys anymore since you can now set an individual Gamma value for each game in their profile and done. > This new CP was made in conjunction with ChrisW, maker of Radlinker, as an exclusive feature for the Omega Drivers and we will keep adding features in future releases. * Modified driver installation/uninstall procedure with several new automatic features. * Since RadLinker is now a vital part of the Omega Drivers, it will not be an option to select during setup anymore, it will now automatically look for and uninstall ANY previous version and replace it with the new one. * Now, when uninstalling the Setup tools from the Omega options in the Start Menu, you will also have the option to uninstall the Display drivers in one pass. Known bugs: * Laptop video playback problem still here, see notes. * Hibernation and Standby are not working properly, I'm working on a fix. Important Notes: 1. Mobility users beware, these drivers don't support overlay video acceleration on some chipsets, specially in Sager notebooks with 9600 and 9700 Mobility cards. Other cards may be affected, but I haven't confirmed the bug on them. The last driver set that doesn't have this problem are my 2.5.44 drivers. Sorry for any inconveniences, I'm working on a fix for this matter, but all my tests show that this is an ATI related bug in the drivers and it doesn't have to do with any of the settings on my drivers. 2. CCC will work with the Omega Drivers, but is NOT recommended that you install it, all the functions found in CCC are already included with RadLinker Omega Edition or will be included in a near future as this new CP project develops. 3. The included Radlinker version in these drivers is NOT the one I was planning to release, the intended version will come soon in the form of an update to this set of drivers or in the next set based on the Cat 4.10. 4. If you get "Incorrect Command Line Parameters...." error while installing the drivers, don't worry, is not bad, is just that the automatic Radlinker installation didn't worked, so you need to manually install Radlinker from the start menu after the installation of the drivers is complete in order to get the full options. ***************************** Get them on my site along with mirrors or you can download them directly from our Downloads Section here in DH. Enjoy! Update: Please see this BEFORE posting, I answered many questions here: http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showpost...&postcount=161 __________________ DRIVERHEAVEN ADMINISTRATOR <<E-MAIL>> <<PC SPECS>> GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

Sep 22, 2004, 09:27 AM	#3
cypher_138 Watching 1984 unfold Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Locked in a cage in some warehouse called NJ Posts: 235 Rep Power: 0	Thanks again for the time and effort. Glad your safe man. I'll play with them tomorrow. __________________ This is my "sig". There are many like them but this one is mine.

Sep 22, 2004, 10:54 AM	#21
JaCkY2k DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	GREAT Omega !! I'am downloading this fantastic driver I like Omega more than the other drivers because i know you don't increase speed by decreasing display quality Thank you very much for this nice driver. Great !!! (sorry for my bad english. i hope you can unterstand all ) __________________ My System - ASUS A7N8X Deluxe 2.0 (1008) - AMD 2500+ @3200+ (10*220)@1.72V - 2x 512MB MDT/MCI PC3200@11-3-2-2.5@2.6V - Sapphire 9800 Pro 128MB (429/380) - Hitachi Deskstar 7K250 160GB SATA - and the other shit

Sep 22, 2004, 10:55 AM	#22
MEABeemer C-Groove StreetFighter Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 405 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Just downloaded them! Gonna install and test them this weekend! Thanx Omega! __________________ XBox360 Slim 250GB

Sep 22, 2004, 11:21 AM	#26
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,843 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	you only had to look on omegas site for the download links..but no problem. i got mine from that link at 80mbs on average but thats the fastest download i receive. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Sep 22, 2004, 09:19 AM	#2
DH Geeks DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 69 Rep Power: 0	Finally.. Thanks, Omegadrive!

Sep 22, 2004, 09:31 AM	#4
loudeye DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 91 Rep Power: 0	Great !

Sep 22, 2004, 09:53 AM	#5
Jeg DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rttrdm Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Yummie DL and installing right now...

Sep 22, 2004, 09:53 AM	#6
~~Dizmo~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	Hmmm, im getting an installation error, some command line error, and when i finish installing it, i dont have the ogl/d3d tab in the control panel

Sep 22, 2004, 09:59 AM	#7
ChoGGi DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,209 Rep Power: 0	thanks omega hey dizmo what are the error messages? edit: no wonder dh started going slow

Sep 22, 2004, 10:14 AM	#9
wiskerbizkit DH ***** hobo Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 467 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Ok first off I had a little slow/buggy install. second Omega I think these are the best drivers you have ever released I love the CP it seems like my textures load on demand 10x faster than they did with even the ATI 4.9s. Keep up the awesome work dude

Sep 22, 2004, 10:27 AM	#11
~~Dizmo~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	Alright i think i got it, its called the "advanced 3d" tab right? it just looks like the normal radlinker one with some changes

Sep 22, 2004, 10:32 AM	#13
ChoGGi DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,209 Rep Power: 0	so your kicking then? edit: dizmo that is

Sep 22, 2004, 10:33 AM	#15
~~Dizmo~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	Alrighty then, thanks for your quick replys dude, im off to bed! Nighty night.

Sep 22, 2004, 10:35 AM	#16
Electrofreak DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Well, I've never posted on these forums before, but I had to go and register just to let Omega know how much I appreciate his work. I've been using your drivers for a couple years now and I've never had a problem with them, and as a gamer I definately appreciate the added performance they provide. I recommend Omega Drivers to everyone I can. I've just finished informing the PlanetSide (SOE's MMOFPS) gaming community about the release, so DriverHeaven should expect a few extra Omega downloads. Thanks again and keep up the good work! -Electrofreak

Sep 22, 2004, 10:41 AM	#17
KNIBBO DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 39 Rep Power: 0	Meh....I have a 5Mb/s connection and I usually grab my omegas in a few seconds...tonight for some reason, I'm only getting about 10KB/s and my download keeps crapping out. Anybody got another link?

Sep 22, 2004, 10:51 AM	#20
invisibro DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Thanks Omega, appreciate the effort in getting these drivers released. Been looking forward to these. Good to hear your safe after the 'cane, stay safe bro and keep up the awesome work. Edit: I got a laptop with a IGP340m graphics card, and was never able to find any drivers until I came across these omega drivers. Works like a charm. Thanks again.

Sep 22, 2004, 11:01 AM	#24
Harboe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 116 Rep Power: 0	Great news. Downloading now, so i have them ready to try when i get home. Question for Omega: What do you think of the new Catalyst A.I? Will it work with your drivers or what?

Sep 22, 2004, 11:45 AM	#27
pigdog HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 471 Rep Power: 57 System Specs	pigdog bursts out of the closet This is only my 5th post, but I've been haunting DH almost everyday for a couple of years at least (I check DH before I even check my email or say G'day to the wife !) and I've finally decided to become an active member (posting and whatnot), because DH is just such good quality, and I have learnt so much from many of the good people who work and/or post here. But the cream and strawberrys has got to be your drivers Omega - and they just keep getting better! Next time you have power problems, send me a carrier pigeon with a call for help, and I'll come over and pedal a push-bike generator for yu! Glad your OK, and my prayers are with the folks who lost stuff to the 'cane. Cheers from Australia pigdog

Sep 22, 2004, 11:50 AM	#28
Rumble DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Athens Posts: 96 Rep Power: 0	great omega thanks for your work !

Sep 22, 2004, 12:08 PM	#29
BIG_FREAK DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fredericton.nb.ca Posts: 73 Rep Power: 0	Thanks I am Dling them now

Sep 22, 2004, 12:11 PM	#30
speedster_tpc DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 0	nice set of drivers here, hope this works with the 9800se patch. thanks OMEGA!