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A display mode is a set of data that provides 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 60 Hz), and color depth (such as 16-bit).
Intel® graphics drivers (versions 14.0 and 15.0 or greater) dynamically support a wide range of display modes depending upon the monitor and computer configurations including:
- Display modes reported by the EDID (Extended Display Information Data). Only plug-and-play monitors can provide EDID information to a computer.
- Custom display modes defined in the Video BIOS Table (VBT) by the computer manufacturer.
- Static modes for non-plug-and-play monitors without an EDID. The set of basic static display modes (at 60 Hz and up to 32bpp colors) include 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1600x1200, and 1600x900.
Frequently Asked Questions:
I cannot select a larger display mode (resolution, refresh rate, or colors setting). How do I resolve this issue?
Your computer and/or monitor is not recognizing the complete range of display modes supported by the Intel integrated graphics chipset and driver. By default, the Windows* operating system excludes display modes not supported by both the graphics controller and the monitor. Try each of the following suggestions in the order listed below or try the Display Mode/Resolution Wizard to resolve this issue.
Suggestions
- Install the latest Intel® Graphics Driver
- Install the latest .INF file for your monitor
Check with your monitor manufacturer on availability of an updated .INF file or monitor driver.
- Install the latest system BIOS for your computer model
Check with your computer manufacturer for the latest system BIOS and video BIOS with added support for the larger display mode. Or, check for instructions on how to update the system BIOS on your computer. Video BIOS can only be updated through a system BIOS update.
- Check your video cable connection if you are using an external display such as an LCD panel
Your display device and your computer must use one of the following connector types: DVI, HDMI, VGA, or DisplayPort*. EDID information is not passed through other connector types such as S-video, composite, RCA, component, or YPbPr.
- Check the supported resolution of your monitor if you have a connected display using a VGA cable
Displays (especially TVs or HDTVs) support their large native resolution using only a digital DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort* connector. These displays only support lower resolutions (such as 1024x768) when using an analog VGA connector.
Check the documentation for the display (a user guide or user manual) for the maximum resolution supported by each monitor connector. Some documentation lists the VGA connector as a D-sub input.
- Switch to Single Display mode if set to Intel® Dual Display Clone mode
In Dual Display Clone mode, only display modes for both monitors are supported.
For example: You have a laptop with the Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset and two displays: the internal flat panel display (also referred to as Local Flat Panel or LFP), and an external widescreen flat panel monitor connected to a laptop VGA connector. If the LFP for the laptop, only supports 800x600@60 Hz and 1024x768@60 Hz, and the external flat panel monitor only supports 800x600@60 Hz, 1024x768@60 Hz, 1152x864@60Hz, and 1440x900@60 Hz, then the only display modes available in Dual Display Clone mode are 800x600@60 Hz and 1024x768@60 Hz.
To switch to Single Display mode:
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Open the Intel Graphics Drivers Properties window. Below are some of the methods to open the Graphics Properties window:
Hot Key method:
Press the Ctrl+Alt+F12 keys.
Desktop menu method:
Right-click the Windows* desktop and select Graphics Properties.
For more methods, see How to open the Intel® Graphics Properties window.
- On the Display Devices tab, select the appropriate monitor or display device for Single Display mode.
- Click the Display Settings tab.
The supported video modes (resolutions) for the video or display should be selectable on this tab.
- Select the desired display settings (color quality, screen resolution, refresh rate).
- Click OK or Apply.
- If your monitor supports the mode or resolution you want, deselect the Windows* setting “Hide modes that this monitor cannot display”.
Deselecting this setting allows the desired mode or resolution to be selectable.
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Deselecting the setting “Hide modes that this monitor cannot display” and then selecting a display mode your monitor is unable to process, can cause damage. 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 want is supported by the monitor. | |
Check with your computer manufacturer regarding the use of this setting. Some computer manufacturers do not support deselecting this setting.
To change this setting, click Start, Control Panel, double-click Display, click Settings tab, Advanced button, and Monitor tab.
Afterwards, if the desired mode or resolution is still not selectable, click Start, Control Panel, Display, Settings, Advanced, Adapter, List all modes. Then, select the desired mode from the list and click OK.
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If your monitor display becomes unreadable after selecting a display mode, recover by doing one of the following:
- Press the Esc key shortly after selecting the new display mode to undo the selection. Windows gives you 15 seconds to decide on keeping the new monitor settings or reverting to the original settings.
- Power down the computer. Connect a different monitor or television and reboot.
- Power down the computer. Power on the computer and boot into Windows* Safe Mode by pressing F8 as Windows starts. Uninstall the Intel graphics driver by removing the driver via Windows Add/Remove Programs control panel. Or, select the Windows Device Manager under the Display adapters section, reboot the computer and let Windows start normally. Then, reinstall the Intel graphics driver.
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- If you are having trouble using the native resolution of a digital flat panel display (examples, 1920x1080, 1680x1050, 1440x900)
Please use the Intel released driver for the integrated graphics controller of the Intel® 945 Express Chipsets and later chipsets to specifically address this issue. Get this driver.
- If the above suggestions do not resolve the issue:
Contact your computer manufacturer for more information and further assistance. .
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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 on the specific Intel® chipset and your computer configuration. See the datasheet below for the Intel integrated graphics chipset maximum display mode or resolution information of your specific Intel chipset. These maximum amounts are not applicable to third-party graphics controllers or cards used in a computer based on these Intel chipsets.
Although the chipset itself supports up to a specific maximum display mode or resolution, some computers support a lower maximum mode or resolution. You should check with your computer manufacturer for the maximum display mode or resolution supported by your computer.
Intel® Chipset datasheets:
Intel® 4 Series Chipset Family (Intel® G41 Express Chipset) datasheet
Mobile Intel® 4 Series Express Chipset Family datasheet
Intel® G45 Express Chipset datasheet
Intel® G43 Express Chipset datasheet
Intel® Q35 Express Chipset datasheet
Intel® Q33 Express Chipset datasheet
Intel® G35 Express Chipset datasheet
Intel® G33 Express Chipset datasheet
Intel® G31 Express Chipset datasheet
Intel® 82Q965 Graphics & Memory Controller Hub (Intel® Q965 Express Chipset) datasheet
Intel® 82Q963 Graphics & Memory Controller Hub (Intel® Q963 Express Chipset) datasheet
Intel® 82G965 Graphics & Memory Controller Hub (Intel® G965 Express Chipset) datasheet
Mobile Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family datasheet
Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family datasheet
Intel® 946 Express Chipset Family datasheet
Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipsets datasheet
Intel® 945GT Express Chipsets datasheet
Intel® 945G/GZ Express Chipsets datasheet
Mobile Intel® 910GML Express Chipsets datasheet
Mobile Intel® 915GM/GMS Express Chipsets datasheet
Intel® 910GL Express Chipsets datasheet
Intel® 915G/GV/GL Express Chipsets datasheet
Intel® 865G/GV Chipsets datasheet
Intel® 855GM/GME Chipsets datasheet
Intel® 852GM/GMV Chipsets datasheet
Intel® 852GME Chipsets Datasheet
Related Topics:
Identifying your Intel® graphics controller or chipset
How to open the Intel® Graphics Properties window
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