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This package provides the driver that enables the Intel High-Definition (HD) Graphics in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system. If high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) video output is supported, this package also installs the HDMI Audio Driver.

Changes:

- Remove Texture Quality and Vertex Processing from CUI CUISDK 3D driver
- Provide DRRS setting checkbox on CUI
- CUI Policy to handle Multi-Adapter Configuration
- Software support for self refreshing display in 2012 mobile PC platform (Windows 7)
- Resolve a conflict of color management
- Remove SWCS from 2nd generation Intel Core processor family
- DVMT & Stolen memory default size change for Windows 8
- Intel WiDi 3.1 needs VGA Display support
- Intel WiDi Support for all analog display ports
- S3D support for Wireless Display
- Automatic Display Brightness changes for Windows 8
- Implemented metro tile to be able to launch CUI application when in Windows 8 Metro mode
- Default WiDi 3.x support added to 2nd generation Intel Core Processor Desktop SKUs when paired with Intel 7 Series Chipsets
- 3rd generation Intel Core Processor Family GFX Installer new MSDK requirements
- If Turbo Boost is disabled in Intel Power Spy system shows black screen when resuming from S3/S4
- If Turbo Boost is disabled in Intel Power Spy system hangs when resuming from S3/S4
- Live TV temporarily becomes green when changing procamp settings.
- Abnormal display seen on Cut The Rope game when starting play after resuming from S3.
- Display configuration in OS property page and CUI are not in sync
- White line flashes on the LFP while switching display mode.
- System freezes when playing BD 3D content with custom player
- When brightness is set to 1% the display is darker than 0% setting with smooth brightness implemented
- BSOD occurs when uninstalling graphics driver.
- BSOD observed on some Windows 7 - 64bit systems when going from AC to DC mode
- Dedicated Video Memory size shown in CUI is not the same with Minimum Graphics Memory
- Fresh paint app exited suddenly when clicking "Undo" button.
- BSOD occurs when uninstalling graphics driver.

Versions:

- Graphics Driver: 9.17.10.2857
- Display Audio Driver: 6.14.0.3097

Supports Intel Iris graphics, Intel Iris Pro graphics and Intel HD graphics on:

- 3rd generation Intel Core processors
- 2nd generation Intel Core i3 processor
- 2nd generation Intel Core i5 processor
- 2nd generation Intel Core i5 vPro processor
- 2nd generation Intel Core i7 processor
- 2nd generation Intel Core i7 vPro processor

Microsoft Windows "Setup.exe" Installation:

- Save and unzip the downloadable archive.
- Locate the hard drive directory where the driver files are stored using the browser or the Explore feature of Windows.
- From this directory, double-click the "Setup.exe" file.
- The first dialog of the installation user interface will appear. By default, a checkbox is selected to automatically run WinSAT and enable the Windows Aero desktop theme (if supported). Deselect the checkbox if this support should be turned off.
- Click "Next" to continue.
- Read the License Agreement and, if you agree with the terms, click "Yes" to proceed.
- Review the Readme File information and click "Next" to proceed.
- When the "Setup Progress" is complete, click "Next" to proceed.
- When the "Setup is Complete" screen appears, click "Finish" to complete the installation.

Microsoft Windows "Have Disk" Installation

- Click "Start", right-click "Computer", and click "Properties".
- Click "Device Manager" on the left.
- In the "User Account Control" window, click "Yes".
- Double-click "Video Controller (VGA Compatible)" if present under "Other Devices". (Go to step 6).
- Expand "Display adapters" and double-click the graphics controller.
- In the "Driver" tab, click "Update Driver".
- Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
- Click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
- Click "Have Disk..." and click "Browse".
- Browse to the directory where you unzipped the file you downloaded, click the "Graphics" folder, and select the "igdlh.INF" file. Click "Open".
- Click "OK" and click "Next". The operating system will install the driver.
- Click "Close" and click "Yes" to reboot. The driver should now be loaded.

Microsoft Windows Manual Installation - HD Graphics

- Click "Start", right-click "Computer", and click "Properties".
- Click "Device Manager" on the left.
- In the "User Account Control" window, click "Yes".
- Double-click "Video Controller (VGA Compatible)" if present under "Other Devices". (Go to step 6)
- Expand "Display adapters" and double-click the graphics controller.
- In the "Driver" tab, click "Update Driver".
- Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
- Click directly "Browse".
- Browse to the directory where you unzipped the file you downloaded and click the "Graphics" folder.
- Click "OK" and click "Next". The operating system will install the driver if it considers this an upgrade.
- Click "Close" and click "Yes" to reboot. The driver should now be loaded.

Microsoft Windows Manual Installation - Display Audio

- Click "Start", right-click "Computer", and click "Properties".
- Click "Device Manager" on the left.
- In the "User Account Control" window, click "Yes".
- Double-click "Sound, video and game controllers".
- If installing from scratch, right-click the "High Definition Audio" controller. If updating the driver, right-click the "Intel Display Audio" controller. Click "Update Driver Software...".
- Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
- Click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
- Click "Have Disk..." and click "Browse".
- Browse to the directory where you unzipped the file you downloaded, click the "DisplayAudio" folder, and select the "IntcDAud.inf" file. Click "Open" and click "OK".
- Select "Intel Display Audio" and click "Next".
- The operating system will install the driver. Click "Finish" to complete the installation.
- Click "Yes" to reboot. The driver should now be loaded.
- To determine if the driver has been loaded correctly, refer to the Verifying Installation of the Software section below.

About Graphics Drivers:

While installing the graphics driver allows the system to properly recognize the chipset and the card manufacturer, updating the video driver can bring about various changes.

It can improve the overall graphics experience and performance in either games or various engineering software applications, include support for newly developed technologies, add compatibility with newer GPU chipsets, or resolve different problems that might have been encountered.

When it comes to applying this release, the installation steps should be a breeze, as each manufacturer tries to make them as easy as possible so that each user can update the GPU on their own and with minimum risks (however, check to see if this download supports your graphics chipset).

Therefore, get the package (extract it if necessary), run the setup, follow the on-screen instructions for a complete and successful installation, and make sure you reboot the system so that the changes take effect.

That being said, download the driver, apply it on your system, and enjoy your newly updated graphics card. Moreover, check with our website as often as possible in order to stay up to speed with the latest releases.