How to update the video card driver

Most current versions of popular operating systems already have a basic set of drivers for the main parts of a PC. After installing the OS on the computer, the video card will immediately function, but most likely in a limited mode.

For the full operation of the graphics chip with the maximum possible performance for it, you will need software from the manufacturer of a particular model. On macOS computers, the hardware is immediately ready for use after purchase. Updates are added automatically, they can be checked in the "System Settings" → "Software Update" section. But for assemblies on Windows and Linux, you will have to install the latest drivers yourself.

First, determine which video card is installed in the system, if you did not assemble the computer or forgot the model name. will help you this instruction. Then proceed to the next step - it is described below for different devices.

How to update Nvidia graphics card driver

1. Go to nvidia official website to the Download Drivers section.

2. In the search settings, select the type, series and family of the video card, as well as the version of the operating system. Drivers for Windows, Linux and FreeBSD are available for download.

3. Fresh drivers are released in two types - Game Ready and Studio. The first option is designed for games, and the second is optimized for professional applications for video editing, animation and photography, as well as graphics. Choose the right version for your needs.

4. Click the "Search" button. This will open the download page for the driver you need, which lists its version and release date, as well as a detailed description of fixes and improvements.

5. Click on the "Download" icon. After downloading, run driver installation and follow the instructions on the menu.

6. Reboot the system.

How to update AMD graphics driver

1. Go to AMD official website to the section Downloads & Support → Drivers.

2. To search from the list, select Graphics, and then the series, model and specific modification video cards. Click the Submit button.

3. The site will redirect you to a page where you can select the driver version for your particular graphics card. Software available for download under Windows and several distributions linux.

4. From the listed versions, select the AMD Software you need: Adrenalin Edition or Radeon Software for Linux. Click the Download button.

5. After downloading the program to your computer, run the installation and follow the instructions on the menu.

6. Reboot the system.

How to Update the Intel HD Graphics Integrated Graphics Driver

1. Go to Intel official site to the "Support" section.

2. To download the driver for Windows, you must first install the Intel Driver & Support Assistant application. It works through the browser. But the Intel Graphics software for Linux is installed immediately with the system in the kernel - you do not have to use an additional utility.

3. Click the "Download Now" button. Run the installation of the downloaded application and reboot the system after completion.

4. Open the Intel Driver & Support Assistant. It will automatically determine characteristics your computer and displays available drivers for download on a page that opens in your browser.

5. Select the correct driver for your Intel graphics chip under Available Updates. Click the "Download all updates" button.

6. Reboot the system after installing the driver.