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What is a video BIOS?
Do I need to update to a new version of the VBIOS?
How do I install or update the video BIOS?
How do I view my video BIOS version?
What is a video BIOS?
A video BIOS or VBIOS is the Basic Input Output System (BIOS) of a graphics card or the integrated graphics controller in a computer.
The VBIOS provides a set of video-related functions that are used by programs to access the video hardware. An example of the video hardware is the integrated graphics controller within an Intel® Chipset.
When the computer is started, it usually displays the graphics card vendor, model, BIOS version and the amount of graphics memory.
Do I need to update to a new version of the video BIOS?
You do not need to update your VBIOS if you are not experiencing a graphics-related problem with your computer.
The following are some reasons why you may want to update your VBIOS:
How do I install or update the Video BIOS?
A VBIOS update requires a system BIOS update. To update your VBIOS, you need to update your system with a new system BIOS that includes a new version of the VBIOS. Contact your computer manufacturer to check whether a system BIOS with a newer VBIOS is available for your computer and for instructions on how to update your system BIOS.
How do I view my video BIOS version?
You can view the video BIOS version by checking the Intel graphics driver report. Follow the steps below to get to the report.
For Windows® 10 and/or latest Intel® HD Graphics Control Panel:
For older versions of Intel® HD Graphics Control Panel:
Figure 1: The Video BIOS (lower right) as shown in the Intel® HD Graphics Control Panel
For Intel® Graphics and Media Control Panel:
Figure 2: The Video BIOS as shown in the Intel® Graphics and Media Control Panel
For Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver:
Figure 3: The Video BIOS as shown in the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver
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