TITLE: ATI Mobility FireGL Video Driver and Utility

VERSION: 8.023-040613a-016344C-HP
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq contains the Windows 2000 and Windows XP video driver and utility
for ATI Mobility FireGL T2 graphics for the listed notebook models and operating
systems. It enables advanced features and functionality in this graphics chip.

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP28228
SUPERSEDES: SP26223
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 30, 2004
CATEGORY: Driver - Graphics
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S): 
Notebooks

PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq Business Notebook nw8000

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows XP Home
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
  - Improves performance for SPECapc Pro/E 2001 and SolidWorks 2003.
  - Enables ATI VPU Recover feature.
  - Adds certification for SolidWorks 2003 and SolidWorks 2004 SP3 
    (with RealView support)

FIXES:
  - Fixes issue where SolidWorks 2004 SP0 and SP1 terminates with a 
    simple modeling operation.
  - Fixes issue where system may stop responding with models containing 
    free form (NURBS) surfaces in Unigraphics NX1.
  - Fixes issue where ProEngineer Wildfire terminates when switching to 
    dual-screen mode with and application active under Windows XP.
 

PREREQUISITES: 
DirectX Version 9.0 or later

NOTE: This driver requires DirectX 9.0 or later.  
	
      To check the DirectX version:
       1. Click Start and select Run.
       2. Type in "dxdiag" and click OK.
       3. The DirectX version is listed under the System Tab.

If needed, DirectX 9.0 is available for download from the Microsoft website.

HOW TO USE:

     1. Download the SoftPaq.EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.

     2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.


        TO CHECK VERSION NUMBER:
        1. Open Display Properties (accessible through Windows Control Panel).
        2. Click the Settings tab.
        3. Click the Advanced button.
        4. Click the ATI Options tab.
        5. The Packaging Version is the video driver version number.


Copyright (c) 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.