Exciting New ATI Catalyst Features Revealed

New Features In Catalyst 10.2

There are five main features implemented in the 10.2 driver set. They are briefly covered as follows:

CrossFireX Profiles – This will be the main feature of the 10.2 release. This introduces application profiles in a separate .XML file that can be updated (by AMD) and then downloaded and installed by the user at any given time.

CrossFireX Re-Architecture – This is not a feature to be utilized just yet but ATI is launching it now because it will be very important for their future Fusion Accelerated Processing Units (APUs). Below is a summary of this re-architecture.

Ultra Low Power State – This will allow the second card in your CrossFireX configuration to be set to very low clock speeds when not in use and hence, saving power. That will be known as the Desktop Mode, whereas the 3D Mode will allow both video cards to automatically run at full potential.

CrossFireX Eyefinity – All your Eyefinity display groups will now have the benefit of being able to take full advantage of CrossFireX technology.

DisplayPort Audio – Last but certainly not least in the 10.2 feature set is DisplayPort. If you have a DisplayPort monitor with speakers, just try it and you’ll hear the audio!