Generally speaking, the driver is intended for all ATI video adapters, providing maximum video function within hardware limitations. The driver is also intended to optionally provide the same level of support for generic VGA or 8514/A adapters. This driver is still being actively developed, meaning that it currently does not yet fully meet these goals.
The driver will provide
If none of the above conditions are met, the ATI driver will essentially disable itself to allow other drivers to examine the system.