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From: Larry Lindstrom on 18 Apr 2008 01:21
Hi Folks:

Forgive my ignorance, but I'm ignorant.

I've been using my business partner's HP Media Center,
running XP, to develop some software. I've come to
enjoy putting a DVD movie in the lower left corner as I
write and test C++.

This weekend I decided to assemble a budget PC with a
little more beef, and got a GigaByte Micro ATX with an on
board Radion X1250, which is part of AMD's RS690 chip set.

The processor is a bit faster, and the second gig makes
things a lot smoother. So I'm happy.

But I'd like to be able to play movies. After
downloading the Catalyst 8.4 drivers for the chip, Windows
Media player still complains about not having a compatible
DVD decoder.

The Catalyst download page also references something
called the "ATI Multimedia Center". This page lists a
series of components. One is called "DVD/DTV Decoder".
But the comments say the component is "used to validate a
supported original ATI Install CD". Will this download
and GigaByte's driver CD get me a functional DVD decoder,
and everything I need to put a DVD movie in a corner of
my display?

There is also a component called "Multimedia Center".
Is this part of the solution I'm looking for?

If I'm deluding myself, can you recommend a DVD encoder
or a program that plays DVDs?

Thanks
Larry
From: T Shadow on 18 Apr 2008 13:04
"Larry Lindstrom" <nobody(a)nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:TIudnZ4Rl8pwspXVnZ2dnUVZ_qWtnZ2d(a)comcast.com...
> Hi Folks:
>
> Forgive my ignorance, but I'm ignorant.
>
> I've been using my business partner's HP Media Center,
> running XP, to develop some software. I've come to
> enjoy putting a DVD movie in the lower left corner as I
> write and test C++.
>
> This weekend I decided to assemble a budget PC with a
> little more beef, and got a GigaByte Micro ATX with an on
> board Radion X1250, which is part of AMD's RS690 chip set.
>
> The processor is a bit faster, and the second gig makes
> things a lot smoother. So I'm happy.
>
> But I'd like to be able to play movies. After
> downloading the Catalyst 8.4 drivers for the chip, Windows
> Media player still complains about not having a compatible
> DVD decoder.
>
> The Catalyst download page also references something
> called the "ATI Multimedia Center". This page lists a
> series of components. One is called "DVD/DTV Decoder".
> But the comments say the component is "used to validate a
> supported original ATI Install CD". Will this download
> and GigaByte's driver CD get me a functional DVD decoder,
> and everything I need to put a DVD movie in a corner of
> my display?
>
> There is also a component called "Multimedia Center".
> Is this part of the solution I'm looking for?
>
> If I'm deluding myself, can you recommend a DVD encoder
> or a program that plays DVDs?
>
> Thanks
> Larry

You may be able to install the DVD player that comes with MMC. It will
require the CD that came with your card to install. Don't know about using
the GigaByte disc but the CDWiz program is small and relatively quick to
use. If it doesn't work don't bother with the rest.

If you have any other DVD player program it will also install a decoder
Media Player can use. Probably a better option than MMC just for the DVD
player anyway. All of the DVD drives I have came with player software. As
an alterative you should be able to find a free program at
http://sourceforge.net/index.php. IIRC Classic Media Player is a free
program I've seen recommended as being better than MP. Good Luck

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