ATI control panel

[snidy]

Do I need to install the ATI control panel?

 

[Reliant]

Yes, but be sure to install it after you have installed the drivers.

 

[BFG10K]

You should definitely install it because without the control panel you're at the mercy of Windows and the programs to control your card.

 

[snidy]

Thank's. The reason I asked is because when I try to go into the advanced option it takes about 2 minutes to open. Any idea why?

 

[GonzoDaGr8]

Originally posted by: snidy
Thank's. The reason I asked is because when I try to go into the advanced option it takes about 2 minutes to open. Any idea why?

you running an anti-virus program? That could be hanging up the program.

Just a thought.

 

[chizow]

Its a known-bug with Cat 3.1. I finally found a fix that worked from Rage3D. From the windows start menu, click on run and type:

atiprbxx.exe /g

It'll bring up the smartgart .dll, from there hit "basic agp settings" and it'll backdoor you into your advanced property tab. It might have taken 2 minutes, but I always killed it before it got there, as no .dll should take 2 minutes to open unless something is wrong. Cat 3.2 should be out soon, so hopefully they fix this issue.

Chiz

 

[BFG10K]

Odd, I've never had this issue with any of ATi's drivers. Did you have another video card or other drivers in your system before?

 

[snidy]

No, fresh install