IMPORTANT INFORMATION for the ATI OS 9 Mac Software Update January 2005

The latest updates for all ATI products are available on the ATI web site. Check the site regularly for new driver installations and documentation updates.

This document contains last-minute updates and important information that is not found in the User's Guide or in any addendum accompanying the ATI RADEON Software Installer.

Please finish reading this file before proceeding with the installation.

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Hardware/Software Requirements Supported ATI Graphics Cards Minimum Requirements: Mac OS 9 Recommended System Example Installation Notes Component lists and general notes Release Notes for Mac OS 9 Fixed in this release

Hardware/Software Requirements
Supported ATI Graphics Cards
Mac OS 9
RADEON 9200 Mac Edition RADEON 9000 Pro Mac Edition RADEON 8500 Mac Edition RADEON 7000 Mac Edition RADEON Mac Edition (AGP & PCI) Xclaim VR 128 Rage Orion Nexus 128 Xclaim VR (Rage II/Pro) Xclaim 3D Plus Nexus GA Xclaim 3D (Rage II/Pro) Xclaim GA
This software set also supports most ATI graphics built into many Macintosh models. It is safe to use both a retail product along with an existing built-in product with this single driver set. Please follow the recommended installation procedures to ensure that you do not lose any Apple-specific files.
Minimum Requirements: Mac OS 9 Power Macintosh computer with AGP or PCI slot (depending on card model) Mac OS 9.2.2 128MB of System Memory (RAM) CD-ROM Drive for CD-based installation (DVD-ROM drive required for DVD playback) QuickTime 5
Recommended System Example: Power Macintosh G4 (450MHz+) 17" or larger Monitor or LCD Panel Mac OS 9.2.2 256MB or more System Memory (RAM) DVD-ROM Drive QuickTime 5 or 6 Pro

Installation Notes
The installer will run in Mac OS 9. Double-Click the installer icon and follow the on-screen instructions. The ATI RADEON Installer contains the following items: Mac OS 9: ATI 3D Accelerator ATI 8500 3D Accelerator ATI Extension ATI Graphics Accelerator ATI Monitor ATI RADEON 3D Accelerator ATI Rage 128 3D Accelerator ATI Resource Manager ATI ROM Xtender ATI Video Accelerator ATI Video Digitizer OpenGLRendererATI ATI Displays Control Panel ATI Help Folder and Files CarbonLib The installer will install the above components. Some of these components offer support for other ATI display devices. Not all components may be necessary for proper operation of any specific card. Extensions not being used by your card will not load and may safely be left in your extensions folder. For example, Mac OS 9 ship with extensions for various ATI cards pre-installed. NOTE: If you already have an existing ATI retail product, do not remove your previously installed ATI files. This installer will overwrite any files that need to be updated. If you remove your existing ATI files, your older ATI product may no longer function as expected. ATI built-in graphics found in many Macintosh models also use a file named "ATI Driver Update" which is not included within this retail installer. Do not remove this file from your system. You must restart your computer after installation is complete.

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Release Notes for Mac OS 9 ( 9.2.1 or later required for 3D support )
Fixed in this release Fixed a bug where RADEON 9000 Pro Mac Edition (128MB VRAM only) would play audio but not show video on Apple DVD Player version 2.7

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