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    NP8690 ATI Catalyst Confusion

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Tbolts23, Jul 13, 2010.

  1. Tbolts23

    Tbolts23 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can anyone help an idiot out?
    Yes some of us are this dumb...

    I don't know what version of Catalyst Control I have. I know that what came on my Sager (May 2010) wouldn't show my card in HWMonitor. I thought I downloaded 10.4, whatever it was it made HWMonitor able to see my card. I want to stay updated, so in Catalyst when I go to Information Center/Software, this is what I see:

    Driver Packaging Version 8.712-100302b-096986C-ATI
    Provider ATI Technologies Inc.
    2D Driver Version 8.01.01.1010
    2D Driver File Path /REGISTRY/MACHINE/SYSTEM/ControlSet001/Control/CLASS/{4D36E968-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}/0000
    Direct3D Version 8.14.10.0735
    OpenGL Version 6.14.10.9704
    Catalyst™ Control Center Version 2010.0302.2233.40412

    Is that up to date? Where in Catalyst does it show 10.4? When I look in windows explorer I see C:\ATI\Support\ 10-3_mobility_vista_win7_64...etc and that leads me to believe I have 10.3.

    Also, Sager's website under Driver Support lists a new HD5870m driver 8.683.0.0 dated 19Mar10. I downloaded that and ran the .exe, it installed something but I can't tell if it made any changes.

    I would like to download 10.5 and 10.6 is why I'm asking. Sorry for rambling confusion, but honestly I'm trying to learn more. :confused:
    Thanks for any help!
     
    Tbolts23, Jul 13, 2010
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  2. theriko

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    yes, you have 10.3 the version is the date it was released - 10.3 = March 2010. If you look at the version numbers, it shows here:

    8.712- 100302b-096986C-ATI

    and here:

    20 10.0302.2233.40412
     
    theriko, Jul 13, 2010
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  3. Tbolts23

    Tbolts23 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sweet! Thanks so much for the reply. I feel slightly less foggy about it now. Gonna try to get 10.4 and then 10.5 and then maybe 10.6, but I don't wanna get too brave. Thanks again!
     
    Tbolts23, Jul 13, 2010
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  4. theriko

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    you don't need to install them in order, in fact it's best not to as it can clog up your system. Just jump to 10.6
     
    theriko, Jul 13, 2010
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    Thanks again theriko!
    Also, do you know if it's still best to go through a complete uninstall of old versions before downloading a new one? I've read equal posts saying both ways. Thanks!
     
    Tbolts23, Jul 13, 2010
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  6. fzhfzh

    fzhfzh Notebook Deity

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    I always simply installs the new driver just like that, IMO don't see much point in uninstalling previous drivers before installing new one, it's not windows 95.
     
    fzhfzh, Jul 13, 2010
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  7. Tbolts23

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    Thanks much fzhfzh!
     
    Tbolts23, Jul 14, 2010
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  8. mangbhoy

    mangbhoy Notebook Consultant

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    With regards to what HWMonitor not seeing your card, it may be the version of HWMonitor that you're using.
     
    mangbhoy, Jul 15, 2010
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    no it was the verison of the driver.
     
    SCE_Sobek, Jul 15, 2010
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    Jeebus I am a dim bulb.

    I spent the better part of 2 days trying to install desktop drivers on my laptop. Found the mobility version of 10.6. All is well in my tiny, sheltered universe.
     
    Tbolts23, Jul 16, 2010
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  11. mangbhoy

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    All's well that ends well then :p
     
    mangbhoy, Jul 16, 2010
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