Wilma
2003-05-16, 14:02:44
Win XP: http://www.omegacorner.com/drivers/rad_w2kxp_omega_2443.exe
Win 98: http://www.omegacorner.com/drivers/rad_w9x_omega_2599.exe
OMEGADRIVE here!
This are my "optimized" drivers for the ATI Radeon family
of video cards.
What's New?
** Merged both Win9x/ME and Win2k/XP readme files since the changes
made to both are basically the same, except when specified.
* Based on the official Catalyst 3.4 ATI drivers. (9x/ME/2k/XP)
* Added support for the following chipsets: (9x/ME/2k/XP)
Radeon 9200
Radeon 9200 Pro
Radeon 9800
Radeon 9800 Pro
* Removed names for specific cards (Tyan, Gigabyte, etc.),
now they all have a common name (9700, 9500, etc.) (9x/ME/2k/XP)
* Removed support for Mobility cards in the 2k/XP drivers, those
of you that need support for mobility cards please use Patje's
Mobility Modder utility to add support. The utility can be found
here: http://www.driverheaven.net/patje/
* Updated all included utilities to most recent versions. (2k/XP)
* Added an Overclocking utility for all cards, can be found
in the ATI Control Panel, it's a new tab. (2k/XP)
* Added the Advanced SmartGart options, can be found in the folder
created by my drivers in the Start Menu. (9x/ME/2k/XP)
* The 9500->9700 and 9700->9800 hack is included and can be selected
during the installation process, but now is better explained,
easier for newbies. (9x/ME/2k/XP)
* The installer has been updated with more acurate information on all
the areas, including the readme and options description. (9x/ME/2k/XP)
REMINDERS:
1- 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 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.driverheaven.net 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
Win 98: http://www.omegacorner.com/drivers/rad_w9x_omega_2599.exe
OMEGADRIVE here!
This are my "optimized" drivers for the ATI Radeon family
of video cards.
What's New?
** Merged both Win9x/ME and Win2k/XP readme files since the changes
made to both are basically the same, except when specified.
* Based on the official Catalyst 3.4 ATI drivers. (9x/ME/2k/XP)
* Added support for the following chipsets: (9x/ME/2k/XP)
Radeon 9200
Radeon 9200 Pro
Radeon 9800
Radeon 9800 Pro
* Removed names for specific cards (Tyan, Gigabyte, etc.),
now they all have a common name (9700, 9500, etc.) (9x/ME/2k/XP)
* Removed support for Mobility cards in the 2k/XP drivers, those
of you that need support for mobility cards please use Patje's
Mobility Modder utility to add support. The utility can be found
here: http://www.driverheaven.net/patje/
* Updated all included utilities to most recent versions. (2k/XP)
* Added an Overclocking utility for all cards, can be found
in the ATI Control Panel, it's a new tab. (2k/XP)
* Added the Advanced SmartGart options, can be found in the folder
created by my drivers in the Start Menu. (9x/ME/2k/XP)
* The 9500->9700 and 9700->9800 hack is included and can be selected
during the installation process, but now is better explained,
easier for newbies. (9x/ME/2k/XP)
* The installer has been updated with more acurate information on all
the areas, including the readme and options description. (9x/ME/2k/XP)
REMINDERS:
1- 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 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.driverheaven.net 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