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Have you ever wondered why the ATI video card that came with your Mac doesn't have the same features as the retail card? For years ATI has bundled software with their retail cards that adds features and extra capabilities. This software, known as "ATI Displays," is designed to only recognize and function with the retail version of the video card. These additional capabilities are withheld from OEM card owners even though, in most cases, the cards are nearly identical.
Radeon Enabler patches the ATI Displays application to allow it to recognize some OEM video cards. Once recognized,
Radeon Enabler patches the ATI Displays application to allow it to recognize some OEM video cards. Once recognized,
What's New
Version 1.1.1:
This version does not add any additional functionality for previously supported cards. If you have already used [b]Radeon Enabler[/b] successfully for your chipset, there is no need to update to this latest version.
IMPORTANT
- Added support for the OEM 9600XT/9800 XT shipping in the new G5's
- Added support for the OEM Radeon AGP (7200)
- Improved detection of missing or corrupted localization resources
- Enhanced the support file generation to include more detailed information from the System Profiler
This version does not add any additional functionality for previously supported cards. If you have already used [b]Radeon Enabler[/b] successfully for your chipset, there is no need to update to this latest version.
IMPORTANT
If you have already used a previous version of Radeon Enabler, you must reinstall the ATI Radeon Displays package before you can use a newer version of Radeon Enabler. Radeon Enabler will only recognize an original, unpatched installation.
Version 1.1.1:
This version does not add any additional functionality for previously supported more...
- Added support for the OEM 9600XT/9800 XT shipping in the new G5's
- Added support for the OEM Radeon AGP (7200)
- Improved detection of missing or corrupted localization resources
- Enhanced the support file generation to include more detailed information from the System Profiler
This version does not add any additional functionality for previously supported more...
Requirements
PPC, Supported ATI graphics, Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later.
PPC, Supported ATI graphics, Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later.
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Have you ever wondered why the ATI video card that came with your Mac doesn't have the same features as the retail card? For years ATI has bundled software with their retail cards that adds features and extra capabilities. This software, known as "ATI Displays," is designed to only recognize and function with the retail version of the video card. These additional capabilities are withheld from OEM card owners even though, in most cases, the cards are nearly identical.
Radeon Enabler patches the ATI Displays application to allow it to recognize some OEM video cards. Once recognized, additional features like the OpenGL/3D overrides are "unlocked" and will function as if you have a retail card.
Radeon Enabler supports the following video cards:
Radeon Enabler patches the ATI Displays application to allow it to recognize some OEM video cards. Once recognized, additional features like the OpenGL/3D overrides are "unlocked" and will function as if you have a retail card.
Radeon Enabler supports the following video cards:
- OEM Radeon 9800 XT
- OEM Radeon 9800 Pro
- OEM Radeon 9700 Pro
- OEM Radeon 9600 XT
- OEM Radeon 9600 Pro
- OEM Radeon 9000 Pro
- OEM Radeon 8500
- OEM Radeon 7500
- OEM Radeon AGP (7200)
- eMac Radeon 9200 graphics
- eMac Radeon 7500 graphics
- Radeon 9700 Mobility (Powerbook)
- Radeon 9600 Mobility (Powerbook)
- Radeon 9200 Mobility (iBook)
- Radeon 9000 Mobility (Powerbook)
- Radeon 7500 Mobility (Powerbook/iBook)
- Radeon Mobility (Powerbook)
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Anonymous reviewed on 10 Oct 2004
I think this was possible thanx to Radeon Enabler.
Really thanx to developer and many claps for your great work!
Bravo, Bravo... clap, clap....
greetings from Chile!
Anonymous reviewed on 11 Aug 2004
Anyone know where a new version could be obtained for a 7500 M? or a way to access all featues?
See the included Readme file or visit the Radeon Enabler site for more info.
http://www.radeonenabler.com/docs.html
Anonymous reviewed on 07 Jul 2004
Anonymous reviewed on 07 Jul 2004
Anonymous reviewed on 30 Jun 2004
And, What differences does this software make compared to the original display ?
Thanks
Anonymous reviewed on 19 Jun 2004
http://www.ati.com/support/drivers/mac/macos10-2-ATI-displays.html
Anonymous reviewed on 18 Jun 2004
You should be able to configure 3D overrides, but not Advanced or TV-Out. Once again, read the readme file.
Anonymous reviewed on 18 Jun 2004
Put your mouse down and applaud the coder!
Many thanks!
Anonymous reviewed on 18 Jun 2004
Anonymous reviewed on 17 Jun 2004
i for one, found it useful and the fact that it's free is all the better.