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    A2D ATi update help

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by ACUD, Dec 3, 2005.

  1. ACUD

    ACUD Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi there
    i got a A25D notebk with a Ati mobility 9600 graphics card in it,

    i want to upgrade the drivers but i cant find it. I tryin installing the calayst 5.1 thing but it says my computer doesnt have the hardware or software for it? im confuse on how to upgrade my graphics cards...some one pleaseeeeeee help me!! :(
     
    ACUD, Dec 3, 2005
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    AuroraS Notebook Virtuoso

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    Generally, ATI's Catalyst drivers don't work with mobile chips. You have to download the drivers from ASUS, or you have to use Omega drivers.
     
    AuroraS, Dec 3, 2005
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    hi there thanks for the reply, but what are omega drivers?
     
    ACUD, Dec 4, 2005
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    See for yourself:
    http://www.omegadrivers.net/

    They're just ATI drivers that have been specially tweaked to make your ATI video card perform better.
     
    AuroraS, Dec 4, 2005
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