Intel Core i7-6970HQ CPU Graphics Driver 30.0.101.1191 DCH 64-bit

KEY ISSUES FIXED:

- Playability improvements for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary in classic graphics mode on 11th Generation Intel Core Processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics.
- Crash or hang seen in Battlefield 2042 (DX12), FIFA 21 (DX12) on 11th Generation Intel Core Processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics.
- Minor graphic anomalies seen in Shadow of the Tomb Raider (DX11).
- Error message seen when running Rise of the Tomb Raider (DX12) on Intel Iris Xe Discrete graphics.
- Stability improvements with Desktop Window Manager (DWM) on 6th generation Intel Core Processors through 10th generation Intel Core Processors.

KNOWN ISSUES:

- Intermittent crash or hang may be seen in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (DX12), Call of the Duty: Vanguard (DX12), Far Cry 6 (DX12), CS: GO (while changing display mode between full screen and windowed), The Sims 4 (hot plug or unplug of external display).
- Minor graphic anomalies may be observed in Baldur’s Gate 3 (Vulkan), Dark Souls 3 (DX11), Far Cry 6 (DX12), Halo Infinite (DX12), Metro Exodus (DX12), Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord (DX11), Red Dead Redemption 2 (Vulkan), The Surge 2 (Vulkan), Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint (DX11).
- “Update driver” pop-up error may be seen while launching Battlefield 1 after upgrading from 30.0.100.9955 or older drivers due to the driver version roll-over.
- [11th Generation Intel Core Processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics]: Intermittent crash or hang may be seen in ANVIL (DX12), Breathedge (DX11), Detroit: Become Human (Vulkan), Microsoft Flight Simulator (during installation), NBA 2K21 (DX12) (when switching resolution from 1920 x 1080 to 1600 x 900 and 1280 x 720), The Ascent.
- [11th Generation Intel Core Processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics]: Minor graphic anomalies may be seen in Adobe Premiere Pro 2020 during video playback, Call of the Duty: Vanguard (DX12), Call of the Sea (DX11), Crysis Remastered (DX11), Elex (DX11), Forza horizon 5 (DX12), Forza Horizon 4 (DX12), Just Cause 4(DX11), Rage 2 (Vulkan), Red Dead Redemption 2 (DX12), The Ascent (DX11).
- [Intel Iris Xe Discrete graphics]: Intermittent crash or hang may be seen in Conan Exiles (Low End Laptop Mode” in game settings), Forza Horizon 4 (DX12), Forza Motorsport 6 (DX12), Spyro: Reignited Trilogy(DX11).
- [Intel Iris Xe Discrete graphics]: Minor graphic anomalies may be observed in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (DX12), Code Vein(DX11), Death Stranding (DX12), Microsoft Flight Simulator(DX11), GRID 2019 (DX12).
- [11th and 12thGeneration Intel Core Processors]: Display is getting blanked out with 4K@60hz resolution connected via dock.
- [12th Generation Intel Core Processors with Intel UHD graphics]: Intermittent crash or hang may be seen in Marvel’s Avengers (DX12), Metro Exodus (DX12) (after changing quality), Shadow of the Tomb Raider (DX12), The Sims 4 (when loading save file).
- [12th Generation Intel Core Processors with Intel UHD graphics]: Minor graphic anomalies may be observed in Gears 5 (DX12), Genshin Impact(DX11), Ring of Elysium (DX12).
- [12th Generation Intel Core Processors with Intel UHD graphics]: Blank screen observed on 8k TV Monitor after setting to clone mode with 4k display
- Intermittent crash or hang may be seen in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy on 11th Generation Intel Core Processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics (under investigation).

CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE:

- Intel Graphics Driver
- Intel Display Audio Driver 10.26.0.11 (6th Gen and related Pentium Silver and Celeron processors)
- Intel Display Audio Driver 10.27.0.11 (7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Gen Intel Core processors)
- Intel Display Audio Driver 11.1.0.19 (10th Gen Intel Core processors with Iris Plus Graphics)
- Intel Display Audio Driver 11.2.0.9 (Intel Core Processors with Intel Hybrid Technology)
- Intel Media SDK Runtime (21.0.1.35)
- Intel oneVPL6 GPU Runtime (21.0.2.6)
- Intel Graphics Compute Runtime for OpenCL Driver
- Intel Graphics Command Center (installed via Microsoft Store)
- Vulkan Runtime Installer
- Intel Graphics Driver Installer (1.0.542)
- OneAPI Level Zero Loader and Validation Layer
- Intel Graphics Compute Runtime for OneAPI Level Zero specification

OPERATING SYSTEM SUPPORT:

- Microsoft Windows 10-64 - October 2018 Update (1809)(RS5)
- Microsoft Windows 10-64 - May 2019 Update (1903)(19H1)
- Microsoft Windows 10-64 - November 2019 Update (1909)(19H2)
- Microsoft Windows 10-64 - May 2020 Update (2004)(20H1)
- Microsoft Windows 10-64 - October 2020 Update (20H2)
- Microsoft Windows 10-64 - May 2021 Update (21H1)
- Microsoft Windows 11

Microsoft Windows "Setup.exe" Installation:

- Save and unzip the downloadable archive.
- Locate the hard drive directory where the driver files are stored using the browser or the Explore feature of Windows.
- From this directory, double-click the "Setup.exe" file.
- The first dialog of the installation user interface will appear. By default, a checkbox is selected to automatically run WinSAT and enable the Windows Aero desktop theme (if supported). Deselect the checkbox if this support should be turned off.
- Click "Next" to continue.
- Read the License Agreement and, if you agree with the terms, click "Yes" to proceed.
- Review the Readme File information and click "Next" to proceed.
- When the "Setup Progress" is complete, click "Next" to proceed.
- When the "Setup is Complete" screen appears, click "Finish" to complete the installation.

Microsoft Windows "Have Disk" Installation

- Click "Start", right-click "Computer", and click "Properties".
- Click "Device Manager" on the left.
- In the "User Account Control" window, click "Yes".
- Double-click "Video Controller (VGA Compatible)" if present under "Other Devices". (Go to step 6).
- Expand "Display adapters" and double-click the graphics controller.
- In the "Driver" tab, click "Update Driver".
- Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
- Click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
- Click "Have Disk..." and click "Browse".
- Browse to the directory where you unzipped the file you downloaded, click the "Graphics" folder, and select the "igdlh.INF" file. Click "Open".
- Click "OK" and click "Next". The operating system will install the driver.
- Click "Close" and click "Yes" to reboot. The driver should now be loaded.

Microsoft Windows Manual Installation - HD Graphics

- Click "Start", right-click "Computer", and click "Properties".
- Click "Device Manager" on the left.
- In the "User Account Control" window, click "Yes".
- Double-click "Video Controller (VGA Compatible)" if present under "Other Devices". (Go to step 6)
- Expand "Display adapters" and double-click the graphics controller.
- In the "Driver" tab, click "Update Driver".
- Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
- Click directly "Browse".
- Browse to the directory where you unzipped the file you downloaded and click the "Graphics" folder.
- Click "OK" and click "Next". The operating system will install the driver if it considers this an upgrade.
- Click "Close" and click "Yes" to reboot. The driver should now be loaded.

Microsoft Windows Manual Installation - Display Audio

- Click "Start", right-click "Computer", and click "Properties".
- Click "Device Manager" on the left.
- In the "User Account Control" window, click "Yes".
- Double-click "Sound, video and game controllers".
- If installing from scratch, right-click the "High Definition Audio" controller. If updating the driver, right-click the "Intel Display Audio" controller. Click "Update Driver Software...".
- Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
- Click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
- Click "Have Disk..." and click "Browse".
- Browse to the directory where you unzipped the file you downloaded, click the "DisplayAudio" folder, and select the "IntcDAud.inf" file. Click "Open" and click "OK".
- Select "Intel Display Audio" and click "Next".
- The operating system will install the driver. Click "Finish" to complete the installation.
- Click "Yes" to reboot. The driver should now be loaded.
- To determine if the driver has been loaded correctly, refer to the Verifying Installation of the Software section below.

About Graphics Drivers:

While installing the graphics driver allows the system to properly recognize the chipset and the card manufacturer, updating the video driver can bring about various changes.

It can improve the overall graphics experience and performance in either games or various engineering software applications, include support for newly developed technologies, add compatibility with newer GPU chipsets, or resolve different problems that might have been encountered.

When it comes to applying this release, the installation steps should be a breeze, as each manufacturer tries to make them as easy as possible so that each user can update the GPU on their own and with minimum risks (however, check to see if this download supports your graphics chipset).

Therefore, get the package (extract it if necessary), run the setup, follow the on-screen instructions for a complete and successful installation, and make sure you reboot the system so that the changes take effect.

That being said, download the driver, apply it on your system, and enjoy your newly updated graphics card. Moreover, check with our website as often as possible in order to stay up to speed with the latest releases.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.