ATI releases massive RADEON update package (August), fixes several bugs documented on MacFixIt

ATI has released a significant firmware update for its full line of RADEON graphics cards.

The update addresses a number of issues noted here on MacFixIt, particularly a full-screen freeze issue with X800XT cards.

Notable fixes are as follows:

RADEON X800 XT Special Edition

• Fixed a rare occurrence of corruption or hang for a few specific instances involving certain games using FSAA
• Fixed fan control to be implemented within the card's firmware to maintain full fan control with or without the presence of the ATI ROM Xtender file

RADEON 9200

• Fixed a bug where possible desktop corruption may occur
• Fixed a bug where Formac panels would hang on boot
• Improved second display detection
• Fixed a bug where a dead cursor may appear after Detect Displays

RADEON 8500

• Added Advanced display controls - requires ATI Displays 4.4.x
• Added VERSAVISION display rotation - requires ATI Displays 4.4.x
• Fixed infinite hang when TV was connected
• Fixed second display falsely detected during hot plugging
• Fixed non-DDC monitors only showing one display mode in display mode list
• Fixed display shutdown when TV connected using ATI Displays

For a full list of release notes, visit the ATI firmware ROM updater information page.

Note that a Safe Boot is required to use this ROM Update. This is accomplished by holding the shift key during startup.

The update is available as a 5.1 MB download.

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