Forcing 24-bit color using X700pro on Windows 2000 SP4

[Keysplayr]

I run a proprietary application for my company. It was written to utilize 3 bits per pixel 24 bit color. This was on an ATI RageXL integrated video chip using the microsoft native drivers.

Now, we upgraded our platform and have to use a PCI-e card. Windows does not have a native driver for and ATI X700pro so we need to install Cats. The only color options in the control panel are 256 color, 16-bit and 32-bit. I need a 24-bit option for the software to work. Is there a way to force 24-bit? Is there an alternative Cat driver that offers that option? Does a X700pro even support 24-bit? YEEEeeaaaarrrrggghhhh..!!!!

LOL. Thanks in advance, please help if you can.

Keys

 

[slatr]

The only cards I remember supporting 24 bit in the past were Matrox cards.

I don't think you can force this.

 

[batmanuel]

You might have to break down and buy a PCI RageXL card. They're cheap, so it's not going to be a big outlay.

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: batmanuel
You might have to break down and buy a PCI RageXL card. They're cheap, so it's not going to be a big outlay.

PERFECT!! Thank you!

Should work fine.