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Intel® graphics drivers (production versions 14.x & 15.x) dynamically support a wide range of display modes depending upon the monitor and computer configurations.
A display mode is a set of data for providing a viewable image on a given display. This data includes the active pixel resolution (width and height such as 800x600), corresponding refresh rate (such as 60Hz), and color depth (such as 16-bit).
Specifically, the Intel graphics drivers support:
- Display modes described within a monitor Extended Display Information Data (EDID). EDID information describes the display modes that are supported by the monitor. Only plug and play monitors can provide EDID information to a computer.
- Custom display modes defined within the Video BIOS Table (VBT) by the computer manufacturer.
- Static modes for non Plug and Play monitors that have no EDID.
The set of basic static display modes (at 60Hz and up to 32bpp colors) include 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, and 1600x1200.
Questions & Answers:
I cannot select a larger display mode (resolution, refresh rate, or colors setting). How do I resolve this issue?
Your computer and/or monitor may not support the full range of display modes (resolutions, refresh rates, or color settings) that are supported by the Intel® integrated graphics chipset and drivers. By default, the Windows* operating system excludes display modes that are not supported by both the graphics controller and the monitor. If you are unable to select the desired display mode, try each of the following suggestions in the order listed:
If the above suggestions do not help:
Contact your computer manufacturer for more information and further assistance. Your specific computer configuration may not support the maximum display modes or resolutions supported by the Intel integrated graphics and/or may be customized by your manufacturer to exclude certain display modes or resolutions from being available.
I cannot use my display's native resolution (e.g. 1680x1050, 1440x900). How do I resolve this problem?
In some cases, the displays EDID is not properly read when connecting to some digital flat panel displays. Intel has released a driver to specifically address this issue for the integrated graphics controller of the Intel® 945 Express Chipsets and later chipsets. Click here to obtain this driver.
What is the maximum display mode or resolution of my Intel® integrated graphics controller or chipset?
The maximum display mode or resolution of your Intel® integrated graphics controller is dependent upon your specific Intel® chipset and your specific computer configuration. Some computer configurations may have a maximum display mode or resolution lower than the chipset’s maximum display mode or resolution.
For the Intel integrated graphics chipset maximum display mode or resolution, see the datasheet below for your specific Intel chipset. Note: These maximum amounts are not applicable to third-party graphics controllers or cards used in a system based on these Intel chipsets.
If you are unable to select the Intel chipset’s maximum display mode or resolution on your computer, please check with your computer manufacturer for information on the maximum display mode or resolution for your monitor.
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CAUTION: Unchecking the “Hide modes that this monitor cannot display” setting and then selecting a display mode your monitor is unable to handle may cause damage to your monitor and/or cause the monitor display to become unreadable. Intel is not responsible for damage resulting from use of this setting. Be sure to verify with the monitor manufacturer that the display mode you desire is supported by the monitor. It is also recommended to check with your computer manufacturer regarding the use of this setting. Some computer manufacturers do not support the unchecking of this setting.