GeForce4 MX Mac Edition and Core Image

Do I have Core Image Support under either Tiger 10.4.11 or Leopard 10.5.7 using a GeForce4 MX (Mac Edition, originally installed in a QS 2002 Dual 1GHz)?
I'm running it in a Digital Audio Dual 533 in its 4x AGP Slot.
Under Leopard 10.5.7, the system profiler says its Software Supported, but I don't see any "Ripple Effect" when adding something to the Dashboard. Under Tiger 10.4.11, it says Not Supported. I thought I had at least Software support in my Quicksilver 2002 Dual 1GHz when I was running with Leopard or maybe Tiger there ... CI wasn't available in Panther 10.3.9, was it?
Any suggestions where I can get Mac OS X Tiger and Leopard GeForce 4MX user documentation?
I'd like to make to best use of it in my DA under Tiger (and maybe Leopard).
Thanks!

Bill,
I'm a little confused at what exactly "Software core image is", for information sake my eMac with an ATI 7500 (does not support core image) displays the same behaviour in 10.4 and 10.5 (Core image 'not supported' in 10.4 and 10.5 'software supported'), but no ripple effect etc..
In my experience any card that does not supported hardware-wise for Core Image won't display the ripple effect - maybe there is an underlying advantage of 'software supported' video cards but I'm not sure what - maybe it's just vague terminology which means the same thing under 10.4 and 10.5
I suppose the conclusion I have is don't expect to see the 'ripple effect' or other visual core image features :P.

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