Force PAL refresh rates with ATi

I've had my share of ATi-tickets D) - nagging about the flipY problem for 690G/x1250 and forcing PAL resolution for same chipset.

I've now bought a HD3450 - but still can't force PAL HDTV (neither 720p50 or 1080p). I made ATi aware of this and actually got a positive response:

So everybody who wants to be able to force PAL resolution in CCC, even if your EDID does not include it (and everybody who want to support us getting it ) PLEASE --> Continue to the Catalyst Crew Feedback submission pages.

I don't have that option ...

EDIT: Btw, I'm talking about FORCING 50 Hz. The EDID in my LCD TV does not "allow" 50 Hz. This is a common "thing" (I'd like to call it an error or bug) for many LCD TVs. I have no problem when forcing 50 Hz with nVidia.

I did not get this option with my X1250 or HD 3450 - not tried my 9600, but from ATi's statement this is now "confirmed".

I'll alter the first post so it is more accurate.

I think you need PowerStrip for that - not sure (first get 50 - then find something else to complain about )

I think I might have found a solution to this, but I cant find ATi ticket 737-22853 - or a quote, cache or anyting from it. Anybody lese?

Btw: Collection of 50 Hz bug threads
Howto: 50hz Refresh Rates Using Ati Catalyst 6.6 And Greater - DTV Forum Australia
http://forum.team-mediaportal.com/t...able-720p50-1080i25-ati-catalyst-6-6-a-10627/
Windows Vista & XP Media Center Support Community
Windows Vista & XP Media Center Support Community
Help...1950Pro HDTV out for Pal 50Hz TV Pana 100A (Australia)???? - Rage3D Discussion Area
A bit here: ATI Radeon HD 2X00 (2400,2600,2900) series owners thread - Page 159 - AVS Forum
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OK, found the "problem" I think/hope. The "CVRULE_ENABLEPALTIMINGSUPPORT" is not found in registry with 8.3 drivers.
Could ppl using other drivers see if they have this?

Instructions:

1. DL and run attached file
2. Start -> run -> regedit (or use your favorite reg.ed.app)
3. Brose to where DL app says drivers are (KKEY-LOCAL ->)
4. Browse and see if you can find CVRULE_ENABLEPALTIMINGSUPPORT
5. Report back. Include driver ver. and graphiccard

EDIT:
Just by creating DWORD "CVRULE_ENABLEPALTIMINGSUPPORT" and setting HEX=1, I got some PAL HDTV modes (720p50 and 1080i25) - but no 1080p50

Like others have said in threads above,
ATi is not PAL friendly ...