Graphics
Graphics
Supported operating systems

Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Drivers (Intel® GMA Driver) support the following operating systems:

Note If you are using a Linux* operating system, see Availability of Intel® Graphics Drivers for Linux OS.
For Intel® HD Graphics, see Intel® HD Graphics supported operating systems.
For Windows 8* information, see the Microsoft Windows 8* support FAQ.

Operating system requirements:

Microsoft Windows 7* (32-bit and 64-bit versions)
The Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Drivers support Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit versions) with full 2D/3D hardware (HW) acceleration and includes PCI Express* support.

Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit versions)
The Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Drivers support Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit versions) with full 2D/3D HW acceleration and includes PCI Express support.


Microsoft Windows XP Home/Professional/Media Center Edition
The Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Drivers support Microsoft Windows XP Home/Professional/Media Center Editions with full 2D/3D HW acceleration and include support for PCI Express.

Note Windows XP* Media Center Edition is supported with a minimum system memory configuration of dual channel DDR400 with memory size of 512 MB or greater and a 2.4 GHz or faster processor.

Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
The Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Drivers support the Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition operating system on the listed Intel® Express Chipset families. Windows XP Professional x64 Edition support includes support for full 2D/3D HW acceleration and PCI Express. You should check Microsoft's Windows XP Professional x64 Edition support website for the latest service packs or updates.

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional is supported by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Drivers with full 2D/3D HW acceleration and includes PCI Express support. Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 1 or later is required for the drivers to run correctly. You should check Microsoft's Windows 2000 Professional support website for the latest service packs or updates.

Related Topics:
Availability of Intel® graphics drivers for Linux OS
Intel® HD Graphics supported operating systems
Microsoft Windows 8* support FAQ

Operating System:
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition*, Windows Vista 64*, Windows Vista Starter, 32-bit version*, Windows Vista Home Basic, 32-bit version*, Windows Vista Home Premium, 32-bit version*, Windows Vista Business, 32-bit version*, Windows Vista Enterprise, 32-bit version*, Windows Vista Ultimate, 32-bit version*, Windows Vista Home Basic, 64-bit version*, Windows Vista Home Premium, 64-bit version*, Windows Vista Business, 64-bit version*, Windows Vista Enterprise, 64-bit version*, Windows Vista Ultimate, 64-bit version*, Windows Vista *, Windows Vista 32*, Windows XP Starter Edition*, Windows 2000 *, Windows XP 64-Bit Edition*, Windows XP Professional*, Windows XP Home Edition*, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition*, Windows XP Media Center Edition*, Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003*

This applies to:
Intel® 82945G Express Chipset
Intel® 82946GZ Graphics Controller
Intel® 82G965 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)
Intel® 82Q963 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)
Intel® 82Q965 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)
Intel® B43 Express Chipset
Intel® G31 Express Chipset
Intel® G33 Express Chipset
Intel® G35 Express Chipset
Intel® G41 Express Chipset
Intel® G43 Express Chipset
Intel® G45 Express Chipset
Intel® Q33 Express Chipset
Intel® Q35 Express Chipset
Intel® Q43 Express Chipset
Intel® Q45 Express Chipset
Mobile Intel® 4 Series Express Chipset Family
Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset Family

Solution ID: CS-025526
Last Modified: 09-Jan-2013
Date Created: 05-Feb-2007
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