Thursday, August 21st 2008

ATI Catalyst 8.8 Released, Features and Fixes in Store

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AMD released the ATI Catalyst version 8.8 drivers. This driver brings in two new features among a host of bug-fixes specific to games, performance increments as such aren't indicated.

The driver suite can be downloaded here.

The two new features include new Avivo video features such as Dynamic Gamma/Contrast correction and improved video presets for ATI accelerators, Radeon HD 3000 series and upward. Another feature addition is that of the Hybrid Graphics feature being available to users of Windows XP. This technology allows pairing of the integrated graphics processor (IGP) of the AMD 780G and 780D chipsets with a Radeon HD 2400 or Radeon HD 3400 series accelerator. For a comprehensive list of fixes, please read the Release Notes.

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50 Comments on ATI Catalyst 8.8 Released, Features and Fixes in Store

#26
Franklinwallbrown
I've only seen one person talk about performance and that was just to test 8.8. Is 8.8 supposed to give any performance enhancements to the 3850? I read the release notes and it doesn't look like that would have me any...
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#27
erocker
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@lemonadesoda, have you tried uninstalling Microsoft Visual C++? (located in add/remove programs, or programs and features in Vista) I've found some versions of it are really interfering with catalyst installs, and it happened to me bad for the 8.7's.
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#28
Widjaja
Wow a fair few having rubbish starts to this driver.
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#29
Polarman
LillebrorIt still dosent fix the dvi problem with the 4870 :(
Your not alone!
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#30
erocker
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Try using a dual-link DVI cable.
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#31
Polarman
erockerTry using a dual-link DVI cable.
That's the cable with all the pins? I don't have one of those. Are you sure this could fix this issue?
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#32
Lillebror
erockerTry using a dual-link DVI cable.
That aint gonna solve the problem, when it works without drivers installed ;) Its just a little anoying to use vga :\ Hope they make a hotfix for this

I already tried it, and didnt work for me
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#34
Lillebror
I also had the problem on my 3870, but a bios flash on the card, helped fixing it! But back then, it wouldent display anything, even when the drivers werent installed..
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#35
Paintface
LillebrorI also had the problem on my 3870, but a bios flash on the card, helped fixing it! But back then, it wouldent display anything, even when the drivers werent installed..
could you elaborate what was different on the new bios you flashed that probably fixed it?
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#36
-=SNIPER=-
download the saperate drivers from AMD game website, dont download the full package, it heppened with me and i did download that and they worked fine.

and oh yea i just finished benchmarking the Catalyst 8.8 Driver using the HD 4870X2 card.

www.megamers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42722

just let me know if anything is out of the charts.
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#37
Lillebror
Paintfacecould you elaborate what was different on the new bios you flashed that probably fixed it?
There was some kind of dvi problem in the first bios revision that got out - it got fixed by updating it to a new one. But that dosent seem to do the trick on the 4870
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#38
Ketxxx
Heedless Psychic
I downloaded the full package, all installed easy as pie. Looks like some people are using what looks like some kind of online installer? Your asking for trouble with those things.
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#39
chron
If anyone's having problems and they are on Vista, try running the setup program as an administrator (right click on the file and click "Run as administrator")

Don't know if this will work but it's worth a try.
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#40
fullinfusion
Vanguard Beta Tester
I downloaded and installed the cat 8.8 for vista 64 system without any problems... i only use Crap cleaner and the most recent cat to remove the driver... i just run the program as if i was installing the driver and when the option comes up i select remove all Ati software...after that i hit no for a restart and go into c drive..ATI folder and remove everything...this is the way i've always done it and never had any problems of any sort.... also the 8.8 cat has bumped my Pcmark06 score about 150 points
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#41
eidairaman1
The Exiled Airman
lemonadesodaUsual BUGGY ATI/AMD installer as usual



CANCEL doesnt do anything. Stuck. Application FAIL.
Dude i suggest you Read the Release Notes before installing, because the AGP cards may need the Hotfix Drivers still, Cat 8.7 have hotfix, i believe the Hotfix have what is needed for DX to communicate and also the GART.

they Say for Cards under the HD 2 and HD 3 line should use Cat 8.2 or higher, well Cat 8.5 Hotfix work well for what i have.

here is the link support.ati.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=894, if you want 8.8 AGP your gonna wait.
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#42
eidairaman1
The Exiled Airman
fullinfusionI downloaded and installed the cat 8.8 for vista 64 system without any problems... i only use Crap cleaner and the most recent cat to remove the driver... i just run the program as if i was installing the driver and when the option comes up i select remove all Ati software...after that i hit no for a restart and go into c drive..ATI folder and remove everything...this is the way i've always done it and never had any problems of any sort.... also the 8.8 cat has bumped my Pcmark06 score about 150 points
after using Driver Cleaner from DH and also Guru3D cleaner, go into the Registry and look for ATI related stuff, that is the way to remove all ATI or Nvidia Related stuff for Graphics.
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#43
fullinfusion
Vanguard Beta Tester
eidairaman1after using Driver Cleaner from DH and also Guru3D cleaner, go into the Registry and look for ATI related stuff, that is the way to remove all ATI or Nvidia Related stuff for Graphics.
link please E:toast:
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#44
fullinfusion
Vanguard Beta Tester
eidairaman1Dude i suggest you Read the Release Notes before installing, because the AGP cards may need the Hotfix Drivers still, Cat 8.7 have hotfix, i believe the Hotfix have what is needed for DX to communicate and also the GART.

they Say for Cards under the HD 2 and HD 3 line should use Cat 8.2 or higher, well Cat 8.5 Hotfix work well for what i have.
i love the 8.5 E.... always had the best luck with it..... but the 8.8 is sweet and passes all my stress tests to boot lol
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#45
esroleo
problem with 8.8

I have a crossfire HD 3870, and after installing and restart my computer got a memory dumb error.. with Vista ultimare 32-bit.. akward yes i dont have 64-bit lol. any how well I had to roll back. maybe i need to download first 8.7 then 8.8 what you guys recommend
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#46
fullinfusion
Vanguard Beta Tester
esroleoI have a crossfire HD 3870, and after installing and restart my computer got a memory dumb error.. with Vista ultimare 32-bit.. akward yes i dont have 64-bit lol. any how well I had to roll back. maybe i need to download first 8.7 then 8.8 what you guys recommend
no i don't think that's the problem... i rolled bback to the 8.7 ccc myself... much better imo
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#47
eidairaman1
The Exiled Airman
well there is proof the 8.8s are buggy, now for My card, i couldnt find a hotfix for 8.7s (2K and 3K cards only) but the 8.5s are solid (They recommend 8.2s or higher but id recommend Hotfix version, i went from 7.7 to 8.1 then 8.5)
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#48
fullinfusion
Vanguard Beta Tester
eidairaman1well there is proof the 8.8s are buggy, now for My card, i couldnt find a hotfix for 8.7s (2K and 3K cards only) but the 8.5s are solid (They recommend 8.2s or higher but id recommend Hotfix version, i went from 7.7 to 8.1 then 8.5)
oh i totally agree on the cat 8.5 eidairaman.... the 8.5 on my rig is sweet.... i only resort back to it when clocking my cpu to 3.3GHz +...... it's been the most stable for me to .... since the 1203 bios i run 8.7 and clock up to 3.4 without a problem...:toast: i just wish they would git it rite and not bugger every second driver up....:pimp:
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#49
sam1237
OMG!! Woo hoo Solution to DVI blank screen

I just found out the problem with the DVI :]. There is nothing wrong with any of the drivers at all. Its the DVI cable after all xD. Just replace it with a new one, which i hope would change everything cause before i was unable to run 8.9 drivers at all or even 8.8 and now woo hooo i see the screen. on VGA though =P. Hopefully i'll get a new DVI cable soon if i can find one at store. Hope this helps you all. ;)
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#50
eidairaman1
The Exiled Airman
fullinfusionoh i totally agree on the cat 8.5 eidairaman.... the 8.5 on my rig is sweet.... i only resort back to it when clocking my cpu to 3.3GHz +...... it's been the most stable for me to .... since the 1203 bios i run 8.7 and clock up to 3.4 without a problem...:toast: i just wish they would git it rite and not bugger every second driver up....:pimp:
its not worth upgrading every month, its worth it after a few months have went by, probably the next time i do a driver update is i guess around december.
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