Intel HD Graphics Driver 9.18.10.3165 for Windows 7/Windows 8 64-bit

ISSUES FIXED:

- Fixed an issue where monitors not supporting EDID were locked to 1366x768 resolution.
- Resolved DWM.exe crash error “Desktop Window Manager stopped working and was closed” reported on systems with discrete graphics with Switchable Graphics enabled.
- Resolved a crash issue that may be seen after inserting H.264 file into a timeline of the Corel VideoStudio Pro software.
- Resolved an issue where 2560x1080 resolution was not available on the third DisplayPort 1.2 monitor when daisy chained. (DisplayPort 1.2 is supported only on 4th Generation Intel Core Processors).
- Resolved an issue where power on the second and third monitors are not detected while daisy-chained.
- Resolved a corruption issue seen in Resident Evil 5 Benchmark (DirectX 10).
- Fixed an issue where a vertical line unexpectedly appears on the right side while at the Windows locked screen, when screen is unlocked, or when resuming from Sleep or Hibernate state.
- Fixed issue where screen may turn black after switching to Clone mode. Windows 8

NEW FEATURES:

- Support added for 4th Generation Intel Core Processors
- New Display capabilities
- Three Independent monitor supported via DisplayPort Multi Stream Technology
- DisplayPort 1.2 / eDP resolutions:
1) H-Processors: 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz (Ultra-HD)
2) U-Processors: 3200 x 2000 @ 60 Hz, 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz
3) Y-Processors: 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- HDMI resolution - 4096 x 2304, 3840 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 24bpp
- DVI resolution - 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz Intel Wireless Display
- Lower latency for gaming
- Cinematic sync for smoother video playback
- Hardware Encode support for JPEG/MJPEG
- Improved Skin Tone Enhancement, Total Color Control, Auto Contrast Enhancement
- The Intel Graphics Control Panel now keeps the advanced HDMI settings such as Quantization and xvYCC persistent between reboots.

Versions:

- Graphics Driver: 9.18.10.3165
- Display Audio Driver: 6.16.0.3106

This driver package will install the Intel Iris and HD graphics driver for:

- Intel Pentium Processor 2000/G2000/G2100 Series
- Intel Celeron Processor 900/1000/G1000 Series
- 3rd Generation Intel Core Processors with Intel HD Graphics 4000/2500
- 4th Generation Intel Core Processors with Intel HD Graphics 4200/ 4400/4600/5000
- 4th Generation Intel Core Processors with Intel Iris Graphics 5100
- 4th Generation Intel Core Processors with Intel Iris Pro graphics 5200

CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE:

- Intel Iris and HD Graphics Driver
- Intel Display Audio Driver
- Intel Media SDK Runtime
- Intel OpenCL Driver
- Intel Graphics Control Panel

This download is valid for the products listed below:

- Intel Desktop Board DB75EN
- Intel Desktop Board DB85FL
- Intel Desktop Board DH61AG
- Intel Desktop Board DH61AGL
- Intel Desktop Board DH61BE
- Intel Desktop Board DH61CR
- Intel Desktop Board DH61DL
- Intel Desktop Board DH61SA
- Intel Desktop Board DH61WW
- Intel Desktop Board DH61ZE
- Intel Desktop Board DH67BL
- Intel Desktop Board DH67CF
- Intel Desktop Board DH67CL
- Intel Desktop Board DH67GD
- Intel Desktop Board DH67VR
- Intel Desktop Board DH77DF
- Intel Desktop Board DH77EB
- Intel Desktop Board DH77KC
- Intel Desktop Board DH87MC
- Intel Desktop Board DH87RL
- Intel Desktop Board DQ77CP
- Intel Desktop Board DQ77KB
- Intel Desktop Board DQ77MK
- Intel Desktop Board DQ87PG
- Intel Desktop Board DZ68BC
- Intel Desktop Board DZ68DB
- Intel Desktop Board DZ75ML-45K
- Intel Desktop Board DZ77BH-55K
- Intel Desktop Board DZ77GA-70K
- Intel Desktop Board DZ77RE-75K
- Intel Desktop Board DZ77SL-50K
- Intel Desktop Board DZ87KLT-75K
- Intel NUC Board D33217CK
- Intel NUC Board D33217GKE
- Intel NUC Board D53427RKE
- Intel NUC Kit DC3217BY
- Intel NUC Kit DC3217IYE
- Intel NUC Kit DC53427HYE

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.