CERTIFIED BY ATI - FAQ Q: What is "Certification"?
A: Certification is quality. We test and evaluate partner manufactured product to ensure that it meets or exceeds ATI's quality standard. We check to make sure product packaging has the right branding, product specifications, accessories and peripherals. We install the product, test bundled drivers and install and test any games or applications that are shipped with the product. Our thermal and voltage tests are designed to determine product stability and reliability. When the Certification process is completed, "Certified By ATI" is granted only if we are satisfied with the quality of the product. Q: Why should I purchase a "Certified" product?
A: ATI believes strongly that end users should be able to purchase products from our partners that have been tested and approved by ATI. This is our way of telling customers that we care about the quality of our products. When customers buy a Certified product they will know they have invested their money wisely in a product that will work reliably. We follow this up by supporting Certified products in our Catalyst® driver releases and providing technical support through ATI CustomerCare. Certification will ensure that the product you purchase meets or exceeds ATI standards of quality, usability and functionality. Q: Why is the product I wish to purchase not listed as "Certified" by ATI?
A: The ATI Certification program is a voluntary program we offer to our partners. The partner chooses whether or not to submit their products to our Certification lab for Hardware, Software and Usability testing. Not all partners have submitted all of their products to us. If you do not see the product you wish to purchase on the "Graphics by ATI - Certified" product web page at http://www.ati.com/products/certified/graphics.html or “Certified by ATI” product web page at http://www.ati.com/products/certified/motherboards.htmlyou may wish to contact the partner to find out if they will be submitting the product for ATI Certification. You may also wish to consider other products which have been Certified. Q: Is the Certification program open only to retail products sold in North America?
A: Certification is a global program. We have certified products that are being sold in Europe and Far East as well as North America. Certified products are also available inside computer systems sold through System Integrators. When buying a system, make sure that not only is there an ATI graphics product inside but that it is Certified by ATI. Q: Does it mean that users/system integrators should not purchase a product that is not Certified by ATI?
A: A product that is not Certified simply has not been tested by ATI. It might be an excellent product that will function well. However, given a choice, why wouldn't you choose a Certified product? Certified products have been tested by ATI. Certified products are supported by ATI. Certified products don't cost more than non-Certified product. These are compelling reasons to buy a Certified product over a non-Certified product Q: Where can I find a list of Certified products?
A: There is a complete list of Certified products on ATI.COM. See http://www.ati.com/products/certified/graphics.html for a complete list of Certified AIB products or see http://www.ati.com/products/certified/motherboards.html for a complete list of Certified Motherboard products . There is also a Certified AIB Products Comparison Chart available at http://apps.ati.com/compare . Q: What about RMA and support options for AiB Certified By ATI boards?
A: RMA and Support options are all explained on the Powered By ATI FAQ. | 
