Identify Your Intel® Graphics Controller

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10/29/2020

There are two methods to identify the integrated graphics controller in your computer (also known as a video card or graphics card). 

Check the following link to identify the Intel® Graphics Driver Version installed on your computer.

Method one

The Intel® Driver & Support Assistant helps you identify the Intel® Graphics Controller on your computer. It can also identify if a driver update is required.

Example:

identify the Intel® Graphics Controller

Note
  • If you see the adapter listed as Microsoft Basic Display Adapter or Standard VGA adapter, then Windows is working with pre-loaded generic and basic video drivers. Check with your computer manufacturer to determine the graphics controller your computer uses so the proper driver can be installed.
  • If you see the adapter listed only as Intel® HD Graphics without any numerical identifier, or if you cannot identify your adapter using either of the methods detailed here, follow these steps:

Method two

Manually identify your Intel® Graphics Controller. Select your operating system from the list below and follow the instructions.

  1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose Display Settings.

  2. Click Advanced display settings.

  3. Click Display adapter properties.

  4. Locate the Adapter Type section of the Adapter tab.

  5. Note the graphics controller identifier listed in the Adapter Type section.

Note

  • If you see the adapter listed as Microsoft Basic Display Adapter or Standard VGA adapter, then it means that Windows is working with the pre-loaded generic and basic video drivers. Check directly with your computer manufacturer to determine the graphics controller your computer uses so the proper driver can be installed.

  • If you see the adapter listed only as Intel® HD Graphics without any numerical identifier, refer to How to Identify My Intel® Processor and once you have identified your processor visit our Product Specification Page (ARK) to manually search for your processor and verify its specifications.

  1. If you aren't in desktop mode, select the Desktop tile.

  2. Right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose Screen resolution.

  3. Click Advanced settings.

  4. Locate the Adapter Type section of the Adapter tab.

  5. Note the graphics controller identifier listed in the Adapter Type section.

Note
  • If you see the adapter listed as Microsoft Basic Display Adapter or Standard VGA adapter, then it means that Windows is working with the pre-loaded generic and basic video drivers. Check directly with your computer manufacturer to determine the graphics controller your computer uses so the proper driver can be installed.
  • If you see the adapter listed only as Intel® HD Graphics without any numerical identifier, refer to How to Identify My Intel® Processor and once you have identified your processor visit our Product Specification Page (ARK) to manually search for your processor and verify its specifications.

  1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose Screen resolution.

  2. Click Advanced settings.

  3. Locate the Adapter Type section of the Adapter tab.

  4. Note the graphics controller identifier listed in the Adapter Type section.

Note
  • If you see the adapter listed as Microsoft Basic Display Adapter or Standard VGA adapter, then it means that Windows is working with the pre-loaded generic and basic video drivers. Check directly with your computer manufacturer to determine the graphics controller your computer uses so the proper driver can be installed.
  • If you see the adapter listed only as Intel® HD Graphics without any numerical identifier, refer to How to Identify My Intel® Processor and once you have identified your processor visit our Product Specification Page (ARK) to manually search for your processor and verify its specifications.

  1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose Personalize.

  2. Click Display settings.

  3. Click Advanced settings.

  4. Locate the Adapter Type section of the Adapter tab.

  5. Note the graphics controller identifier listed in the Adapter Type section.

Note
  • If you see the adapter listed as Microsoft Basic Display Adapter or Standard VGA adapter, then it means that Windows is working with the pre-loaded generic and basic video drivers. Check directly with your computer manufacturer to determine what graphics controller your computer uses so the proper driver can be installed.
  • If you see the adapter listed only as Intel® HD Graphics without any numerical identifier, refer to How to Identify My Intel® Processor and once you have identified your processor visit our Product Specification Page (ARK) to manually search for your processor and verify its specifications.

Once you have identified your controller, you can find the latest drivers for your system by utilizing the Intel® Driver & Support Assistant or search for them manually on the Download Center.

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