Intel HD Graphics Driver
Published:
May 5th, 2022
Updated:
May 5th, 2022
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Version:
30.0.101.1660
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Intel HD Graphics Driver
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How to Update the Intel HD Graphics Driver?
If you are experiencing driver issues with your graphics card, you should update the drivers first. There are several options you can try, including enabling frame buffer compression or hardware accelerated MPEG-2 decoding. You can also install the Intel Driver & Support Assistant. Follow the instructions below to update your driver and start enjoying your graphics card! Hopefully, these tips will help you fix the issues on your PC. And as always, if you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact our customer support team!
Update your graphics card driver:
If you have an Intel graphics card, you may need to update the driver to use it properly. Depending on your hardware, you can update the driver in one of several ways. One of the easiest ways is to run Windows Update, which will automatically update the driver for your graphics card. Once you have done this, you can go into the Device Manager and update the graphics driver. Alternatively, you can follow the instructions below to manually update your Intel graphics driver.
Depending on your computer model, you may need to download a new driver for your graphics card. If you can’t find your driver, you can download it from the manufacturer’s website. After downloading, install it and follow the installation steps. It will automatically find any outdated or missing drivers, prompt you to update, and perform a full scan of your computer for free. Once your graphics driver is updated, you can enjoy improved performance and improved graphics.
Disable frame buffer compression:
In the i915 kernel module, you can find several options that will have an effect on power saving. By default, most of these options are set to -1. However, you can use them to set power saving to more aggressive levels. As long as you’re on Linux, don’t stray from the default values – it will taint your kernel. By disabling frame buffer compression, you’ll be able to enjoy a more power-efficient system.
The maximum video buffer size is specified in kilobytes. You can change this value to a value between 128 and 4,194,303 bytes. This value is not the limit for the display memory. However, it will reduce the quality of the image and cause your display to degrade. If you’re on a laptop, don’t change the value of this setting. If you have to disable this feature, your display will become sluggish and will be choppy.
Disable hardware accelerated MPEG-2 decoding:
To disallow hardware accelerated MPEG-2 decoding with the Intel HD Graphics Driver, you need to set its preferences to automatic. The settings are in the Admin Dashboard. In the Transcoding section of the Playback tab, find and select the hardware acceleration options. After that, you can enable encoding and decoding. You will immediately see the results of your media playback without restarting the server. Note: It is important to keep in mind that enabling hardware acceleration doesn’t prevent you from using the full potential of your graphics card.
If you want to enable hardware-accelerated MPEG-2 decoding in Windows 7, you should install a driver from Intel. This is Intel’s System Controller Hub US15W chipset. Similarly, the Intel EMGD supports the Intel Atom processor E6x series. Make sure that you use the latest driver for the Intel HD Graphics Driver. Using the latest Intel EMGD, you can watch your favorite H.264 videos online or offline.
Install Intel Driver & Support Assistant:
So, to install the Intel HD Graphics driver, you must first download the latest one. You can find this driver on the Intel website. You can expand the driver list to see all of the available updates, and you can use the Intel Driver and Support Assistant tool to install it. Alternatively, you can go to the website directly and install the driver manually. It is advisable to use Chrome or Firefox to download the driver.
So, after downloading the latest driver, install Intel’s new Driver and Support Assistant utility and restart your PC. After the installation is complete, you can go to the Intel support page to check for pending updates. Make sure to have an active internet connection when you use the Driver & Support Assistant utility. The utility will open in your default web browser and will show you a list of pending driver updates and other important information about your PC, including your BIOS.