Note | This article is for Intel® Arc™ discrete GPUs. If you want the Arc Pro A-Series Quick Start Guide, visit www.Intel.com/ArcProQuickstart. |
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Intel® Arc™ Graphics products leverage the latest in system technologies to deliver a great gaming and creation experience. To ensure you get the best experiences from Intel® Arc™ B-Series Desktop Graphics, a supported hardware configuration is required, and a few system BIOS settings are critical to configure.
System BIOS are designed to support configurations for a broad range of devices, and some default configurations may not be optimal for Intel® Arc™ B-Series Desktop Graphics. Please review the following guide and ensure your system has these options set correctly to get the best performance from your Intel® Arc™ Graphics card.
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Automatic System Support Detection Use the Intel® Driver and Support Assistant (Intel DSA) to automatically detect if your system is ready for Intel® Arc™ discrete graphics.
Download the Intel® Driver & Support Assistant.
Resizable BAR or Smart Access Memory must be enabled for optimal performance in all applications using Intel® Arc™ B-Series Graphics. Platforms supported are listed below.
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1Refer to your system manufacturer's support page to confirm Resizable BAR support.
2GPU paired with an AMD Ryzen™ 8500G Processors will have reduced performance due to the CPU only supporting 4 lanes of PCIe Gen 4.
Additional information: Having an integrated graphics card or not (for example, an Intel® Core i9-13900KF processor) does not affect the functionality or availability of Resizable BAR. Refer to your motherboard manufacturer's support page to confirm Resizable BAR support.
Additional platforms/motherboards not listed below and with Resizable BAR / Smart Access Memory enabled may also support Intel® Arc™ B-Series graphics.
The Resizable BAR option may be described as Re-Size BAR, Smart Access Memory, or Clever Access Memory. Contact the system manufacturer for specific details.
Use your system’s latest motherboard firmware supporting Resizable BAR.
Refer to your system manufacturer's support page for further details.
The power consumption of Intel Arc Graphics cards (even during idle state) depends largely on the number of displays connected to the card and each display's resolution/refresh rate. Before starting, please confirm that the system is on the latest BIOS. For most supported configurations to achieve optimal power consumption, configure the BIOS as follows:
Consult your motherboard manual or refer to your motherboard's manufacturer if you are unsure where to locate these settings. Different manufacturers may use different names for the same setting.
Also, configure Windows Power settings as follows:
Port | Output | Maximum Supported Resolutions |
DisplayPort (DP) with black outline – Primary port | DP 2.1 | Up to 7680 x 4320 @ 60 Hz, or 7680 x 2160 @ 165Hz, or 5120 x 2880 @ 240Hz, or 5120 x 1440 @ 360Hz, or 3840 x 2160 @ 360Hz |
DisplayPort (DP) | DP 2.1 | Up to 7680 x 4320 @ 60 Hz, or 7680 x 2160 @ 165Hz, or 5120 x 2160 @ 240 Hz, or 3840 x 2160 @ 240 Hz |
HDMI® | HDMI 2.1a | Up to 7680 x 4320 @ 120Hz, or 3840 x 2160 @ 480 Hz |
Q: What warranty is offered with Intel® Arc™ B-series Graphics?
A: Warranty terms vary by manufacturer; check with your manufacturer for warranty coverage.
For Intel® Arc™ B580 Limited Edition Graphics:
The Intel® Graphics Card three-year limited warranty applies to eligible Intel® Graphics Cards that are packaged in authentic Intel packaging and sold to end customers as stand-alone components. Intel® Graphics Cards contained within Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) systems are subject to OEM manufacturer warranties and generally are not supported directly by Intel. For more information, visit Intel® Arc Graphics Cards Three-Year Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions.
Q: My system/motherboard manufacturer has provided a firmware update enabling support for Resizable BAR, but I still cannot see the Resizable BAR option!
A: For some systems, you may need to first enable ‘Above 4G decoding’, save the configuration, and restart before the Resizable BAR option is shown.
Q: I am on a 10th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor. Does my motherboard support Resizable BAR?
A: Support for resizable BAR on 10th Gen platforms will vary. Please contact your system/motherboard manufacturer for specific support.
Q: Why do I need to enable Resizable BAR?
A: Resizable BAR must be enabled for optimal performance in all applications using Intel® Arc™ B-Series Graphics.
Q: How do I check if Resizable BAR has been enabled once I’ve installed my new Intel® Arc™ B-Series graphics card?
A: You can use Intel® Arc™ Control or the Intel® Driver & Support Assistant Tool.
Q: Is my Operating System boot mode configured correctly for Intel® Arc B-Series Graphics?
A: Ensure the operating system uses the UEFI boot mode & GPT partition style. For Windows, it is possible to switch firmware modes using the MBR2GPT tool. Compatibility Support Module (CSM) must be disabled, and UEFI boot mode must be enabled.
Q: What should I do if my system configuration is not listed?
There may be performance or stability issues for configurations not listed in this guide. We recommend updating your system to match one of the configurations listed for optimal performance with Intel® Arc™ Graphics.
Intel® Arc™ Graphics products leverage the latest in system technologies to deliver a great gaming and creation experience. A supported hardware configuration is required to ensure you get the best experiences from Intel® Arc™ A-Series Desktop Graphics, and a few system BIOS settings are critical to configure.
Important Safety Notices
This graphics card is intended to be professionally installed within a closed computer chassis.
Disconnect power before installing, servicing, or removing the device.
Take proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions, such as using appropriate ground straps, gloves, and ESD mats.
Caution: Hot part. Do not touch. Wait more than 5 minutes after turning off the system to allow the device to cool before handling.
Moving fan blades. Do not touch the fan when the power is on.
System BIOS is designed to support configurations for a broad range of devices, and some default configurations may not be optimal for Intel® Arc™ A-Series Desktop Graphics. Please review the following guide and ensure your system has these options set correctly to get the best performance from your Intel® Arc™ Graphics card.
Automatic System Support Detection
Use the Intel® Driver and Support Assistant (Intel DSA) to quickly automatically detect if your system is ready for Intel® Arc™ discrete graphics.
Download the Intel® Driver & Support Assistant.
Supported Hardware Configurations
Resizable BAR or Smart Access Memory must be enabled for optimal performance in all applications using Intel® Arc™ A-Series Graphics. Platforms supported are listed below.
CPU | Motherboard |
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1 Refer to your system manufacturer's support page to confirm Resizable BAR support.
Additional information: Having an integrated graphics card or not (for example, an Intel® Core i9-13900KF processor) does not affect the functionality or availability of Resizable BAR. Refer to your motherboard manufacturer's support page to confirm Resizable BAR support.
Additional platforms/motherboards not listed below and with Resizable BAR / Smart Access Memory enabled may also support Intel® Arc™ A-Series graphics.
Operating System Requirements
Motherboard Requirements
Steps to Enable Resizable BAR:
Note | The Resizable BAR option may appear as Re-Size BAR, Smart Access Memory, or Clever Access Memory. Contact the system manufacturer for specific details. |
Use your system’s latest motherboard firmware supporting Resizable BAR.
Refer to your system manufacturer's support page for further details.
Power Supply Requirements
Power supply requirements may vary; check the manufacturer for specific details.
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Note | The location of the USB pin header varies per motherboard. Contact your motherboard manufacturer for more information on the header location. |
Q: What warranty is offered with Intel® Arc™ A-series Graphics?
A: Warranty terms vary by manufacturer; check with your manufacturer for warranty coverage.
For Intel® Arc™ A770 & A750 Limited Edition Graphics:
The Intel® Graphics Card three-year limited warranty applies to eligible Intel® Graphics Cards that are packaged in authentic Intel packaging and sold to end customers as stand-alone components. Intel® Graphics Cards contained within Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) systems are subject to OEM manufacturer warranties and generally are not supported directly by Intel. For more information, please visit Intel® Arc 7 Graphics Cards Three-Year Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions.
Q: My system/motherboard manufacturer has provided a firmware update enabling support for Resizable BAR, but I still cannot see the Resizable BAR option!
A: For some systems, you may need to first enable ‘Above 4G decoding’, save the configuration, and restart before the Resizable BAR option is shown.
Q: I am on a 10th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor. Does my motherboard support Resizable BAR?
A: Support for resizable BAR on 10th Gen platforms will vary. Contact your system/motherboard manufacturer for specific support.
Q: Why do I need to enable Resizable BAR?
A: Resizable BAR must be enabled for optimal performance in all applications using Intel® Arc™ A-Series Graphics.
Q: Do I need to update the firmware on my Intel® Arc™ A-Series graphics card?
A: No, the graphics card will not require a firmware update. However, if using a 10th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor-based system, a firmware update for your system platform/motherboard will be required. The latest graphics driver is always recommended, visit support.Intel.com for the latest graphics driver.
Q: How do I check if Resizable BAR has been enabled once I’ve installed my new Intel® Arc™ A-Series graphics card?
A: You can use Intel® Arc™ Control or the Intel® Driver & Support Assistant Tool.
Q: Is my Operating System boot mode configured correctly for Intel® Arc A-Series Graphics?
A: Ensure the operating system is using the UEFI boot mode & GPT partition style. For Windows, it is possible to switch firmware modes using the MBR2GPT tool. Compatibility Support Module (CSM) must be disabled and UEFI boot mode must be enabled.
Q: Which video output supports variable refresh rate for gaming?
A: The preferred video outputs for gaming are the DisplayPort outputs. All DisplayPort outputs support Adaptive Sync for smooth, tear-free gaming. HDMI output capabilities may vary, please check the manufacturer for specific details. The Intel® Arc™ A770 Limited Edition and A750 Limited Edition Graphics offer an HDMI 2.1 output with support for variable refresh rate.
Q: What should I do if my system configuration is not listed?
For configurations not listed in this guide, there may be performance or stability issues. We recommend updating to one of the configurations listed for optimal performance with Intel® Arc™ Graphics.