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William

Driver version on the adapter properties say 6.14.10.6467. But I see 5.3
catalyst at ATI web site. How do I know which is the correct number?

Thanks
Bill
 
William said:
Driver version on the adapter properties say 6.14.10.6467. But I see 5.3
catalyst at ATI web site. How do I know which is the correct number?

Thanks
Bill
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Look on the Options tab.
 
Derek Baker said:
Doesn't it have a CATALYST Version and 2D Version above that?
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The 2D version is the first number I gave above and I do not see a CATALYST
version number. Only other item is Control panel version 6.14.10.5117.
Thanks
Bill
 
Derek Baker said:
Doesn't it have a CATALYST Version and 2D Version above that?
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Maybe I should just go ahead and install the current 5.3s since the drivers
out of the box are normally a few versions behind.

Bill
 
William said:
Maybe I should just go ahead and install the current 5.3s since the
drivers out of the box are normally a few versions behind.

Bill
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Absolutely. Though note that there are two versions, one with the Control
Panel, one with the Catalyst Control Centre. Many people prefer the CP.
 
Derek Baker said:
Absolutely. Though note that there are two versions, one with the Control
Panel, one with the Catalyst Control Centre. Many people prefer the CP.
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Yes I have been following that discussion and will go with the control panle
update. I dont even think I have the control centre in my original insatll.
Thanks for your time

Bill
 
Derek Baker said:
Absolutely. Though note that there are two versions, one with the Control
Panel, one with the Catalyst Control Centre. Many people prefer the CP.
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Installed the 5.3s and the options tab now say 5.3 so all is well.
Are you British or Canadian?
Bill
 
William said:
Installed the 5.3s and the options tab now say 5.3 so all is well.
Are you British or Canadian?
Bill
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British. What made you think I might be Canadian?
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Derek Baker said:
British. What made you think I might be Canadian?
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Canada is part of the commonwealth so spelling etc is very British, in
Ontario anyway...
They would spell "centre" the same way :-)

Thanks again.
Bill
 
William said:
Canada is part of the commonwealth so spelling etc is very British, in
Ontario anyway...
They would spell "centre" the same way :-)

Thanks again.
Bill
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Of course, I thought it must have been something I'd written.
 
William,

Here is my best advice, gained from several years of hands on experience: if the card is
working right then DON'T update the driver. You never know what might happen, as ATi is
notorious for driver problems. If it ain't broke, don't fix it ;)
 
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