Microsoft DirectX* is a set of APIs (Application Programming Interface) for games and multimedia applications. Some DirectX components require support from the graphics driver in order to function properly and provide the best gaming performance.

Intel® graphics controllers are compatible with Microsoft DirectX* 9.0. Previous versions of DirectX (7.0a, 8.0, 8.1) are also supported.

DirectX* 10 is supported only with the Intel® G35, G41, G43, & G45 Express Chipsets, Mobile Intel® GL40, GM45, GM965, & GS45 Express Chipsets, and Intel® HD Graphics when using the latest Intel® graphics drivers for Microsoft Windows Vista* or Windows 7*.

DirectX* 10.1 is supported only with 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ Processors with Intel® HD Graphics 3000/2000.

Related Topics:
How to identify your Intel® graphics controller?
How do I get the latest graphics driver?
Intel® Game Troubleshooting Guide
Microsoft DirectX* Download Information

This applies to:

2nd Generation Intel® Core™ Processors with Intel® HD Graphics 3000/2000 Intel® 82915G/82910GL Express Chipset Family 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® G31 Express Chipset Intel® G33 Express Chipset Intel® G35 Express Chipset Intel® G41 Express Chipset Intel® G43 Express Chipset Intel® G45 Express Chipset Intel® HD Graphics 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® 915GM/GMS, 910GML Express Chipset Family Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset Family Mobile Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family