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ATI Technologies Inc. (commonly called ATI, later known as Radeon Technologies Group) was a Canadian semiconductor technology corporation based in Markham, Ontario, that specialized in the development of graphics processing units and chipsets.Founded in 1985 as Array Technology Inc., the company listed publicly in 1993. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) acquired ATI in 2006. Is there anywhere one can download or purchase an installation cdrom for an ATI FireMV 2200? If one can find a download link he could install the card software with a USB stick. The card is used and did not come with the installation cd. Not sure if one can install the card and driver as is.

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This release note provides information on the latest posting of AMD's industry leading software suite, Catalyst™. This particular software suite updates both the AMD Display Driver (version 8.342), and the Catalyst™ Control Center (version 7.2). This unified driver has been further enhanced to provide the highest level of power, performance, and reliability. The AMD Catalyst™ software suite is the ultimate in performance and stability.

This release note provides information on the following:

• AMD Product Support
• Operating systems supported
• New Features
• Performance Improvements
• Resolved Issues for the Windows Vista Operating System
• Resolved Issues for the Windows XP Operating System
• Known Issues Under the Windows Vista Operating System
• Known Issues Under the Windows XP Operating System
• Installing the Catalyst™ Software Driver
• AMD Customer Care
• Catalyst™ Crew Driver Feedback

AMD Product Support

Operating systems supported

The latest version of the Catalyst™ software suite is designed to support the following Microsoft Windows platforms:

• Windows Vista (32 and 64 bit versions)
• Windows XP Professional
• Windows XP Home Edition
• Windows XP Media Center Edition (graphics driver support only)

  The ATI Catalyst™ Vista driver is validated on the RTM versions of the Windows Vista operating system.

  Note:

  When installing the Catalyst™ Vista driver for Windows Vista, the user must logged on as an Administrator or have Administrator rights in order to successfully complete the installation of the Catalyst™ Vista driver.

New Features

Catalyst™ 7.2 introduces a brand new version of the Catalyst™ Control Center for Windows XP. The new Catalyst™ Control Center delivers a number of significant enhancements:

• Significant performance gains; Catalyst™ Control Center start-up time has been substantially reduced, and overall responsiveness has improved.
• Reduced system resource usage
• New 3D preview which significantly improves the ability for users to understand the benefits of enabling the many Catalyst™ features of their ATI Radeon™ graphics accelerator
• Increased stability
• Native 32 and 64-bit support

Performance Improvements

Open GL performance improves for all ATI Radeon™ X1000 series products. Gains of up to 25% in Doom 3, 48% in Quake 4 and 21% in Prey can be seen on a variety of ATI Radeon™ X1000 cards. These performance gains are noticed under the Windows Vista operating system.

Resolved Issues for the Windows Vista Operating System

This section provides information on resolved issues in this release of the ATI Catalyst™ Software Suite for Windows Vista. These include:

• Doom 3: Setting AA to 4x and AT to 8x along with the display resolution to 2560x1600 no longer results in display corruption being noticed. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25520
• Corruption is no longer noticed during fast motion of DVD playback when using MCE/WMP. Further details can be found in topic number 737-23550
• Catalyst™ Control Center->Display Manager: Connecting only a CRT display device to a system running Windows Vista no longer results in TV display modes being available. Further details can be found in topic number 737-24467
• The Microsoft Vista operating system no longer fails to resume from an S3 state on systems containing an ATI Xpress 200 series product. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25506
• A flickering display is no longer noticed when playing a DVD using the Windows Media Player in full screen and resuming from a standby state after disconnecting a CRT display device. This issue was known to occur when using a system containing an ATI Xpress 1100/1150 series product. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25507
• Catalyst™ Control Center: The Help Launching Dialog is now localized for all supported languages. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25508
• Hot plugging or un-plugging a third display device when CrossFire™ is enabled no longer results in the primary display device being swapped and identified as the display device connecting to the primary port on the master card. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25509
• Connecting a TV to a system containing an ATI Xpress 200 series and setting it to PAL no longer results in the user not being able to control the display resolution on the LCD display when using the Catalyst™ Control Center. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25511
• The Windows Vista software driver for ATI Radeon™ products no longer fails to install if copied to a directory with a long name or to a directory with a long file path location. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25514
• Display corruption is no longer noticed when watching TV under the Windows Vista operating system when using an ATI Radeon™ X1600 series product. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25515
• The Catalyst™ Control Center no longer fails to launch under the Simplified Chinese version of Windows Vista. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25516
• Connecting two display devices with one display device using the HDMI connector (secondary) no longer results in faded colors being noticed on the HDMI display device when swapping (primary and secondary) between the two display devices. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25793
• The display mode of 1440X900@75Hz is now available within the Catalyst™ Control Center when using a system containing an ATI Radeon™ X1600/1650 series of product. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25794
• Disconnecting the primary display device when the Windows Vista operating system is in a standby state may result in the log-in screen failing to appear when resuming. Further details can be found in topic number 737-24470
• Hot-unplugging a secondary CRT display device while the Vista screen saver is active no longer results in corruption being noticed on the LCD display when ending the screen saver activity. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25795
• The PowerPlay option is no longer available on systems that do not support the option under the Japanese version of the Windows Vista operating system. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25796
• Changing the PowerPlay setting to either Power Saving or High Performance under Windows Vista, followed by rebooting the system no longer results in the PowerPlay setting displaying Battery Life mode regardless of the system being on AC power. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25797

Resolved Issues for the Windows XP Operating System

This section provides information on resolved issues in this release of the ATI Catalyst™ Software Suite for Windows XP. These include:

• Battlefield 2: Attempting to launch the game under Windows XP with the in-game display setting at 1920x1440 or 2048x1536 and AA set to 6x no longer results in the game failing to launch. Further details can be found in topic number 737-22817
• Desperados 2: The game no longer fails to play and display an error in atioglxx.dll when AA is enabled. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25109
• Splinter Cell Double Agent: Corruption is no longer noticed when playing the game with AA enabled. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25104
• Catalyst™ Control Center->Basic View: Connecting a secondary display device and attempting to enable it, no longer results in the inability to enable the device when using Basic view. Further details can be found in topic number 737-23447
• Connecting a CRT as the primary display device and CV as the secondary display device no longer results in the desktop area and refresh rate being reported incorrectly when applying the 1080i30 Optimized mode within the Catalyst™ Control Center. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25174
• Enabling CrossFire™ no longer results in display corruption being noticed when playing certain 3D games such as Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2006 and Madden Football. Further details can be found in topic number 737-23006
• Catalyst™ Control Center->Basic View: Connecting a secondary display device and attempting to enable it, no longer results in the inability to enable the device when using Basic view. Further details can be found in topic number 737-24347
• Catalyst™ Control Center: Connecting an HDTV or DFP display device no longer results in some of the HDTV formats being listed twice in the Catalyst™ Control Center->Digital Panel Properties->HDTV Support. Further details can be found in topic number 737-24349
• A blank display no longer occurs when switching the display mode from 1920x1200 60Hz to 1600x1200 60Hz. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25811
• The display mode of 1080p is no longer added to mode list and customized list on HDTV where the maximum display mode is 1080i. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25812

Known Issues Under the Windows Vista Operating System

This section provides information on known issues associated with the ATI Catalyst™ Vista RTM driver for both the 32bit and 64bit versions of the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. These include:

• Call of Duty: Setting AA to either 2 or 4x may result in display corruption or the Vista operating system failing to respond when using an ATI Radeon™ X800/850 series of product. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25523
• Call of Duty->United Offensive: Setting the in game video mode to 2048x1536 may result in display corruption being noticed when playing the game under Windows Vista. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25519
• City of Heroes: Changing the display resolution to 2560x1600 or higher may result in the game failing to run. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25518
• Doom 3: Attempting to play the game on a system running the Windows Vista operating system and containing an ATI Radeon™ X550/700 series of product may result in the operating system failing to respond. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25513
• Doom3/Quake 4: Setting the in game options for Video Quality to Medium and Screen Size to 1024x768 may result in display corruption being noticed when setting AA to 4x. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25802
• NBA Live 07: The full animation may not be displayed when launching the game with AA set to 2x or higher. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25803
• Never Winter Nights->Shadows of Undertide: Attempting to play the game on a system containing an ATI Radeon™ X800/850 series of product and running the Windows Vista operating system may result in game failing to respond after playing the opening cinematic. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25512
• Never Winter Nights->Shadows of Undrentide: Attempting to play the game under the Windows Vista operating system (64bit version) may result in the opening cinematic failing to play when using an LCD display device. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25521
• NHL 07: The in-game display settings may fail to be applied when playing the game under the Windows Vista operating system when using a supported ATI Radeon™ product. Further details can be found in topic number 737-23549
• Quake 4: game corruption may be noticed when playing the game under the Windows Vista operating system when using an ATI Radeon™ 9800 XT product. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25510
• X-Plane: Playing the game under the Windows Vista operating system may result in display corruption being noticed when using an ATI Radeon™ X1900/1950 series of product. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25522
• The Force TV option may still be active after deselecting the option and then re-launching the Catalyst™ Control Center. Further details can be found in topic number 737-23547
• Playing a DVD under the Windows Vista operating system using the Windows Media Player may result in the DVD failing to play when switching between display devices using the hot-key function. Further details can be found in topic number 737-24472
• The Microsoft Vista gamma settings set by the operating system may be overwritten when launching the Catalyst™ Control Center. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25505
• Launching the Catalyst™ Control Center after hot-plugging a secondary CRT display device may result in the desktop image reverting to a black and white image requiring a re-installation of the display driver. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25517
• OverDrive™ may not function as expected under the Windows Vista operating system when running an OpenGL application. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25524
• Resuming from an S3 state may result in a longer than expected time for the Windows Vista operating system to resume. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25798
• Connecting a CRT to a system containing an ATI Radeon™ X1200/1250/1300 series of product may result in the Windows Vista operating system may fail to respond when attempting to resume from an S3 state by pressing the power button. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25799
• Display corruption may be noticed when clone mode is enabled and the displays are set to either 1280x1024 75/85/100 Hz. or 1400x1050 60Hz. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25800
• Hot-plugging a CRT to a system running Windows Vista and containing an ATI Radeon™ X1100/1150 series of product may result in extended desktop mode failing to be applied. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25801
• Installing an ATI Radeon™ X800 GT in a system running the Windows Vista 64bit version operating system may result in the WDM driver being unloaded when opening a window or application. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25804

Known Issues Under the Windows XP Operating System

The following section provides a summary of open issues in the latest version of Catalyst™. These include:

• Starwars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords: Setting the in-game display option to low settings may result in corruption being noticed within the game. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25173
• Enabling CrossFire™ may result in display corruption being noticed when playing a DVD or media clip using either WinDVD 7, Windows Media Player or PowerDVD 6. Further details can be found in topic number 737-22806
• Uninstalling the graphics drivers may result in some of the files and folder failing to be removed in the Program File folder. Further details can be found in topic number 737-23715
• Catalyst™ Control Center->OverDrive: The OverDrive setting are not retained for individual accounts. This issue may also be experienced under the Windows Vista operating system. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25805
• The response time for the Catalyst™ Control Center may appear slow when attempting to make changes to the display devices when having both a CRT and HDTV connected and extended desktop mode enabled. This issue may also be experienced under the Windows Vista operating system. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25806
• Choppy playback of media previews and captured files may be noticed in the media center and movie maker after applying WMP 11 update. This issue may also be experienced under the Windows Vista operating system. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25807
• Installing an ATI Radeon™ X1900 CrossFire™ Master and X1900 slave under Windows XP may result in AA settings failing to be retained when rebooting the system. This issue may also be experienced under the Windows Vista operating system. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25808
• Hot-plugging an HDMI TV to the DVI port of graphics adapter via HDMI to DVI cable may result in the DVI-to-HDMI detection message appearing but then disappearing within 30 seconds or when making a slight mouse movement. This issue may also be experienced under the Windows Vista operating system. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25809
• Extend desktop mode may fail to work after rotating the extended secondary desktop to 90 degrees. This issue may also be experienced under the Windows Vista operating system. Further details can be found in topic number 737-25810

For further information and general help on software driver installation, game issues, and more, visit ATI Customer Care.

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The AMD Customer Care website provides a high level of technical support and easy of navigation. The AMD Customer Care website provides accurate and up-to-date product support for optimum usability and performance. Technical issues are categorized and personalized to enhance user experience. The AMD Customer Care Website can be found at: support.ati.com

To view a known or resolved issue, do the following:

1. Go to: support.ati.com. The AMD Customer Care web page is displayed.
2. In the top left hand pane, click Advanced Search. The Advanced Search pane is displayed.
   
3. Under Search Type: Select the By: ID option.
4. Enter the Topic number.
   
5. Click Go.

Installing the latest ATI Catalyst™ Software Suite

Installation information can be found at: ati.amd.com/install

ATI Catalyst™ Crew Driver Feedback

This driver release incorporates suggestions received through the ATI Catalyst™ CREW Driver Feedback program. To provide us with your feedback, visit: ATI Catalyst™ Crew Driver Feedback.

What is AMD?

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that can blur the sharp, central vision you need for activities like reading and driving. “Age-related” means that it often happens in older people. “Macular” means it affects a part of your eye called the macula.

AMD is a common condition — it’s a leading cause of vision loss for people age 50 and older. AMD doesn’t cause complete blindness, but losing your central vision can make it harder to see faces, drive, or do close-up work like cooking or fixing things around the house.

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AMD happens very slowly in some people. Even if you have early AMD, you may not experience vision loss for a long time. For other people, AMD progresses faster and can lead to central vision loss in one eye or both eyes.

What are the symptoms of AMD?

As AMD progresses, many people see a blurry area near the center of their vision. Over time, this blurry area may get bigger or you may see blank spots. Things may also seem less bright than before.

Some people may also notice that straight lines start to look wavy. This can be a warning sign for late AMD. If you notice this symptom, see your eye doctor right away.

Am I at risk for AMD?

Your risk for AMD increases as you get older. People over age 60 are more likely to have AMD. The risk for AMD is also higher for people who:

• Have a family history of AMD
• Are Caucasian
• Smoke

If you are at risk for AMD because of your age, family history, or other factors, it’s important to get regular eye exams. Early AMD doesn’t have any symptoms, so don’t wait for your vision to change!

How can I lower my risk for AMD?

Research shows that you may be able to lower your risk of AMD (or slow its progression) by making these healthy choices:

• Quit smoking — or don’t start

• Get regular physical activity

• Maintain a healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels

• Eat healthy foods, including leafy green vegetables and fish

Did you know?

Late AMD can happen in one eye or both eyes.

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If you have late AMD in only one eye, you may not notice any changes in your vision — but it’s still important to get your eyes checked.

Having late AMD in one eye puts you at higher risk of developing late AMD in your other eye.

How will my eye doctor check for AMD?

Eye doctors can check for AMD as part of a comprehensive dilated eye exam. The exam is simple and painless — your doctor will give you some eye drops to dilate (widen) your pupil and then check your eyes for AMD and other eye problems.

If your doctor dilates your pupils, your vision may be blurry and sensitive to light for a few hours after the exam. It’s a good idea to ask a friend or family member to drive you home — especially if you’ve never had a dilated eye exam before.

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Your doctor may also recommend doing a test called an optical coherence tomogram (OCT). This test lets the doctor see the back of your eye.

If you get an OCT test, your eye doctor will take pictures of the inside of your eye with a special machine. The machine won’t touch your eye. Your doctor may also dilate your pupils as part of an OCT test.

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What’s the treatment for AMD?

There’s currently no treatment for early AMD, so your eye doctor will probably just keep track of how your eyes are doing with regular eye exams. Eating healthy, getting regular exercise, and quitting smoking can also help.

If you are diagnosed with intermediate or late AMD, ask your eye doctor about treatment options and how the condition may affect your vision in the future.

If you have intermediate or late AMD, special dietary supplements (vitamins and minerals) may be able to stop it from getting worse.

For people with a type of late AMD called “wet” or neovascular AMD, there are other treatments that may be able to stop further vision loss:

• Medicines called anti-VEGF drugs that the doctor injects in your eye

• Laser treatment, called photodynamic therapy (PDT)

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How do I live with vision loss from AMD?

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Not everyone with AMD develops late AMD or gets it in both eyes. But if you do, living with vision loss from AMD can be challenging. Having low vision means that even with glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery, your vision loss makes it hard to do everyday tasks.

The good news is, there are things that can help — like low vision devices and rehabilitation (training) programs.

What is the latest research on AMD?

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Scientists are studying what causes AMD and how we can treat it better.

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