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    ATI X1300 - Updating after a long time

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by max 0401, Feb 13, 2008.

  1. max 0401

    max 0401 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi everybody, I am reinstalling Windows and downloading new drivers after a long time so I need help!
    I am downloading drivers and utilities from official Acer download pages for my Acer Aspire 5112 WLMi but I need help with my graphic card.


    I have an ATI X1300 128mb dedicated+128mb shared in my notebook and I want to download a new driver for it!
    I went to ATI's driver download pages and there is ATI Catalyst™ Mobility 8.2 Display Driver available for download!
    Is it any good and should I install it?
    I am using old 6.12 ATI Catalyst right now!

    There is no ACER listed in Notebook Manufacturers and System Integrators Supported, why is that?
    My notebook also does not pass the Installation Verification Software test!!
    Should I install this software for my graphic card at all???

    In not, which software shoul I install???


    THANKS for your answers!!!
     
    max 0401, Feb 13, 2008
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  2. Satyrion

    Satyrion Notebook Deity

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    you should always update your drivers, i would try to update and see if its not working just go back o the old 1 or find another 1
     
    Satyrion, Feb 13, 2008
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  3. Eykal

    Eykal Notebook Geek

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    what...i had to read that twice to understand it, course i do that too so i shouldn't be complaining

    It depends, sometimes the new drivers are not that great, so heres what i do:
    1. Get the newest and compare it to your performance on your old drivers
    2. if that doesnt work then get the second newest, e.g. say you had driver 1, and you upg to 1.5, but it didnt work, you would go back to driver 1.4, and so on

    Edit: WOOT 50th post
     
    Eykal, Feb 13, 2008
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  4. max 0401

    max 0401 Notebook Consultant

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    Ok, thanks for replying guys!

    And what do you say about this:

    And do some of you maybe use ATI Catalyst™ Mobility 8.2 Display Driver??
     
    max 0401, Feb 13, 2008
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  5. Eykal

    Eykal Notebook Geek

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    Emmm, ok, well I don't use ATI, I use nvidia, but i really like AMD, oh well, stupid trade-offs
    anyway, im not entirely understanding you, if your card is not certified for the latest Catalyst drivers, then dont install them, it might not even let them install anyway

    P.S. didnt htey just come out wiht Catalyst 7.1 back in August?
     
    Eykal, Feb 13, 2008
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  6. notyou

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    They changed it so that they release a new version every month where the 2nd (and 3rd if applicable) digits dictate the month and the 1st is the (year?).
     
    notyou, Feb 13, 2008
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