Intel® Arc™ A-Series Graphics – Desktop Quick Start Guide
| Note | This article is intended for Intel® Arc™ discrete GPUs. If you are looking for the Arc Pro A-Series Quick Start Guide, please 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. 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 configuration can have a significant impact on your GPU performance.
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.
System Requirements
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.
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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
- Windows® 10 64-bit 20H2 or newer
- Windows 11* 64-bit
- Confirm the Operating System is using the GPT partition type:
- For Windows 11, this mode is configured by default.
- For Windows 10, the partition type can be converted if installed with an MBR partition type.
- Refer to the Microsoft Tool & Guide for more information.
- Confirm the Operating System is using the GPT partition type:
- Ubuntu* 22.04
Motherboard Requirements
- Full-size PCI Express 3.0 (or newer) x16 slot
- Resizable (Re-Size) BAR
Steps to Enable Resizable BAR:
- Enter the system’s BIOS/UEFI firmware configuration menu.
- Access Windows Settings. Click the Windows start menu and select Settings on the left panel. You may also use the Windows + I keyboard shortcut.
- For Windows 10: Select Update & Security.
- Select Recovery.
- Click Advanced startup.
- Select Restart now under Advanced Startup.
- Select Troubleshoot. In this window, select Advanced options, then UEFI Firmware Settings. The system will now enter the BIOS menu.
- Compatibility Support Module (CSM) or Legacy Mode must be disabled, and UEFI boot mode must be Enabled.
- Ensure you have set the following settings to Enabled (or Auto if the Enabled option is not present):
- Above 4G Decoding
- Re-Size BAR Support
- Use the Intel® Driver and Support Assistant (Intel DSA) to confirm that Resizable BAR is enabled on your system.
| 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.
Intel® Arc™ A770 Limited Edition and A750 Limited Edition Graphics:
- Minimum 600W power supply with two PCIe power connectors – 1x8-pin & 1x6-pin
For Intel Arc A770 Graphics Limited Edition Graphics Cards
How to Set Up the RGB Controller
- Locate and remove the RGB control cable from the box beneath the graphics card in the original packaging.
- Connect the RGB control cable to the 1 x 3-pin connector on the graphics card (shown below) and the available USB pin header on the motherboard.
Note The location of the USB pin header varies per motherboard. Contact your motherboard manufacturer for more information on the header location. 
- Download and install the Intel® Arc™ RGB Controller.
FAQs
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 is 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.