ATI has released the latest version of their Catalyst drivers. The Catalyst 5.4 drivers can be downloaded from ATI. Of course the driver release notes are also available.
Highlights of the Catalyst Software Suite from the driver release notes are as follows:
"The CATALYST Software Suite 5.4 introduces enhanced HDTV support. The HDTV user interface has been significantly modified, making it much easier to select and configure the correct resolution for your HDTV when using the Component Video or DVI connection. The Displays Manager wizard has also been updated to assist users in setting up and configuring Component Video HDTV for the optimal viewing experience.
Issues Resolved in CATALYST Software Suite 5.4
The following section provides a summary of the issues that have been resolved in the latest version of CATALYST. These include:
* 3DMark2001: A black screen is no longer displayed when launching 3DMark2001 after launching Aquamark3 when the CATALYST CONTROL CENTER is installed
* Pacific Fighters: Playing the game after playing any track for a short period of time and having the landscape detail set to perfect no longer results in the clouds becoming blocking when flying
* Sail Simulator 4: Attempting to play the game under Windows XP with an ATI RADEON 9800 XT installed no longer results in the operating system failing to respond and rebooting
* SolidWorks 2004: Display corruption is no longer noticed when setting the AA to 6X and AF to 16X
* Splinter Cell Chaos Theory: Depth buffer corruption noticed on the ATI RADEON X800 PRO is now resolved
* Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Loading the Dantooine level of the game under Windows XP no longer results in slow game performance"
There were also numerous revisions and fixes for ATI's Catalyst Control Center application (provided in the full release notes). Absolute Insight recommends following manufacturer's instructions when installing new video drivers. Failure to do so may result in undesirable results.
