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    ATI driver without Catalyst

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by fred2028, Aug 3, 2009.

  1. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    Is it possible to download just the driver for my 4670 without getting ATI's software suite?
     
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    Yes! It is possible.
    Go to ATi Website select your GPU model and OS, then it would show(currently):
    a.)Catalyst 9.7(both catalyst software and display driver)
    b.)Display Driver(display driver only)

    So, select the Display Driver. Download and install.
     
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    OK, what exactly does modding the driver do?
     
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    I don't see the driver only option.
     

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    Nevermind... As always i didnt check your sig :p

    Basically ATI didnt release notebook drivers prior windows 7 so users HAD to mod the desktop drivers to get them working on notebooks.

    But in your case since you are running Windows 7 you shouldnt have to mod anything since they are mobility versions of the drivers :)
    Same rules apply though, you can choose custom installation and choose what you want to install.
     
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    Got it thanks everyone!
     
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    Oh new question: How do I verify the driver version without CCC and do I have to update the driver manually?
     
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    You can check the driver version through device manage, but that will be the driver version and not the catalyst version, so dont expect to see 9.7 there :)

    The proper way to do a driver installation is to uninstall your current driver, restart and check for leftovers with driver sweeper and after install the new version.
     
    CooLMinE, Aug 3, 2009
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