Graphics
Laptop graphics drivers
OpenGL* compatibility

Intel® HD Graphics support hardware acceleration for OpenGL* applications in 16-bit and 32-bit color depths. The latest Intel® graphics drivers provide support for the OpenGL version 2.1.

For optimal performance of OpenGL* applications, exit any background application or program running in Windows*.

To check whether a newer graphics driver is available for your graphics controller, use the Intel® Driver Update Utility . If the online utility displays a message that a customized computer manufacturer graphics driver is detected, go to the Customized computer manufacturer graphics driver is detected page.

Related Topics:
How to identify your Intel® graphics controller
OpenGL* Settings Guide
Additional OpenGL Information from OpenGL.org*

Operating System:
Windows Vista 64*, Windows Vista *, Windows Vista 32*, Windows 7 *, Windows 7 (32-bit)*, Windows 7 (64-bit)*, Windows XP Professional*, Windows XP Home Edition*, Windows XP Media Center Edition*

This applies to:
2nd Generation Intel® Core™ Processors with Intel® HD Graphics 3000/2000
Intel® Core™ Processors with Intel® HD Graphics

Solution ID: CS-031105
Date Created: 01-Dec-2009
Last Modified: 16-May-2011
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