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= [[File:Titans-icon.png|50px]] Updating Intel Graphics drivers = | = [[File:Titans-icon.png|50px]] Updating Intel Graphics drivers = | ||
== [[File:gold-rank-icon.png|50px]] What to download == | == [[File:gold-rank-icon.png|50px]] What to download == | ||
The latest drivers for Intel can be downloaded from [https://downloadcenter.intel.com/ downloadcenter.intel.com]. For desktop and come laptops the easiest way to download the latest is to click on "Automatically update your drivers". | The latest drivers for Intel can be downloaded from [https://downloadcenter.intel.com/ downloadcenter.intel.com]. For desktop and come laptops the easiest way to download the latest is to click on "Automatically update your drivers". If that doesn't work, proceed with the next section. | ||
== [[File:gold-rank-icon.png|50px]] Manually installing the drivers == | |||
Automatic updating may not work if your Intel card is old or if you are using a laptop for which the manufacturer provides their own driver. Drivers from manufacturers (such as Dell, HP, etc.) usually provide drivers that are several years old, which is fine for stability, but not fine when you are trying to play games that push the graphics card to its limits, such as PA. | |||
In that case, use the "Search downloads" option on Intel's website. For example, if you have HD4000 graphics, type HD4000 and the search box will autocomplete. In the next page filter by "Drivers" and your Operating System (beware of the choice between 32-bit and 64-bit). The latest drivers will usually be the newest, but check the date to be sure. | In that case, use the "Search downloads" option on Intel's website. For example, if you have HD4000 graphics, type HD4000 and the search box will autocomplete. In the next page filter by "Drivers" and your Operating System (beware of the choice between 32-bit and 64-bit). The latest drivers will usually be the newest, but check the date to be sure. | ||
On the page for the driver, two version will be available. A .exe and a .zip. Try downloading the .exe first and install that. In the case of laptops you may encounter an error about the driver not being validated for your computer. In that case, | On the page for the driver, two version will be available. A .exe and a .zip. Try downloading the .exe first and install that. In the case of laptops you may encounter an error about the driver not being validated for your computer. In that case, proceed with the next section. | ||
== [[File:gold-rank-icon.png|50px]] Installing from ZIP file == | == [[File:gold-rank-icon.png|50px]] Installing from ZIP file == | ||
To do, copy instructions from [https://steamcommunity.com/app/233250/discussions/2/558749190911446231/] | You need to download the .zip instead and follow the following instructions. To do, copy instructions from [https://steamcommunity.com/app/233250/discussions/2/558749190911446231/] | ||
Revision as of 16:46, 25 January 2016
File:Titans-icon.png Updating Intel Graphics drivers
File:Gold-rank-icon.png What to download
The latest drivers for Intel can be downloaded from downloadcenter.intel.com. For desktop and come laptops the easiest way to download the latest is to click on "Automatically update your drivers". If that doesn't work, proceed with the next section.
File:Gold-rank-icon.png Manually installing the drivers
Automatic updating may not work if your Intel card is old or if you are using a laptop for which the manufacturer provides their own driver. Drivers from manufacturers (such as Dell, HP, etc.) usually provide drivers that are several years old, which is fine for stability, but not fine when you are trying to play games that push the graphics card to its limits, such as PA.
In that case, use the "Search downloads" option on Intel's website. For example, if you have HD4000 graphics, type HD4000 and the search box will autocomplete. In the next page filter by "Drivers" and your Operating System (beware of the choice between 32-bit and 64-bit). The latest drivers will usually be the newest, but check the date to be sure.
On the page for the driver, two version will be available. A .exe and a .zip. Try downloading the .exe first and install that. In the case of laptops you may encounter an error about the driver not being validated for your computer. In that case, proceed with the next section.
File:Gold-rank-icon.png Installing from ZIP file
You need to download the .zip instead and follow the following instructions. To do, copy instructions from [1]