================================================================== Release Notes for the Intel(R) Embedded Media and Graphics Drivers (Intel(R) EMGD) Gold 2 Production Version 36.15.0.xxxx(32-bit) and 37.15.0.xxxx(64-bit) (where xxxx = build version number) release for Windows* 7/Windows Embedded Standard* 7 with production license March 2014 ================================================================== Contents ======== - In This Release (overview) - Supported SoC - Supported Operating Systems - IMPORTANT: Features/ Limitations - Getting Started - Software Licenses - Legal / Disclaimers In This Release =============== Intel(R) EMGD is designed specifically to support the unique GRAPHICS DRIVER requirements of embedded applications for Intel(R) embedded processor/chipset-based platforms with integrated graphics capability. This release contains components for: 1) Intel_EMGD.WIN7_PC_Version_36_15_0_xxxx contains Intel(R) HD Graphics, Intel(R) Display Audio Driver for Windows* 7/Windows Embedded Standard* 7 32-bit, and Intel(R) Media SDK. -OR- 2) Intel_EMGD.WIN7_PC_Version_37_15_0_xxxx contains Intel(R) HD Graphics, Intel(R) Display Audio Driver for Windows* 7/Windows Embedded Standard* 7 64-bit, and Intel(R) Media SDK. Note: XXXX = build version number. 3) Readme.txt (this file) 4) VBIOS and BMP(BIOS Modification Program) is required for Windows* 7/Windows Embedded Standard* 7 to Customize the BIOS for Individual flat Panel display.The VBIOS and BMP can be obtained from VIP. Supported SoC ============= Target system must contain one of the following Intel SoC: - Intel(R) Atom(TM) Processor E3800 Product Family/ Intel(R) Celeron(R) Processor N2920/J190 Please check with your system provider to determine the Intel Processor/Chipset used in your system. Supported Operating Systems =========================== This version of driver supports the following OS or distributions: - Microsoft* Windows* 7 Professional - Microsoft* Windows* 7 Ultimate - Microsoft* Windows Embedded Standard* 7 IMPORTANT: Features/ Limitations ================================ This release contains the following features / resolved issues / limitations / known issues. Please report any sightings via the Intel Premier Support system. Features: ========= - Intel(R) EMGD driver Supports 32-bit and 64-bit Windows* 7/Windows Embedded Standard* 7 operating system - The driver has the capability to support a wide range of display resolutions. 640x480@60Hz is the minimum resolution supported and 2560X1600X24bpp@60Hz is the maximum resolution supported on CRT/VGA, DP and eDP displays. 1920x1200x24bpp@60Hz is the maximum resolution on a HDMI Display - Supports single, Clone and Extended display modes. - Supports display rotation (0, 90, 180, or 270 degrees). - Transparent blend. - Rendered Scaling Display. - HDCP version 1.3 - DirectX 9.x/10.X/11 - 2D, D3D and OpenGL 1.x/2.x/3.x/4.0 - Full video decode capability for H.264, VC-1, MPEG2, MVC and VP8 - Processing Amplifier - Post Processing features like shapness enhancement, advanced De-interlacing, skin tone detection and enhancement - HD Audio - MediaSDK is supported which offers a custom framework to do Video Encode Please refer to the Technical Product Specification (TPS) for more details on supported features. The Technical Product Specification can be obtained from IBL/CDI. Limitations: ============= - Driver does not have Microsoft* WHQL certification which is not required for embedded applications. - The content protection for Blu-ray* playback is not supported and is not planned. - Intel(R) EMGD has no S3 Texture Compression, though it will use similiar compression available in the O/S API. Known Issues: ============= - Please refer to the Specification Update (Errata) of the driver release for more detailed information about the driver known sightings and possible resolutions. The Specification Update can be obtained from IBL/CDI. Getting Started =============== Please follow each dedicated OS section for the installation instructions. Installation and Uninstallation ================================ For more explanation, please see the User Guide for detailed installation explanations. Software Licenses ================= The Intel(R) EMGD is subject to the terms of the license agreement located in the license file in this distribution package. Please read, understand, and agree to the terms before using the Intel(R) EMGD. Legal / Disclaimers =================== INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL PRODUCTS. NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IS GRANTED BY THIS DOCUMENT. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN INTEL'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR SUCH PRODUCTS, INTEL ASSUMES NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER AND INTEL DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, RELATING TO SALE AND/OR USE OF INTEL PRODUCTS INCLUDING LIABILITY OR WARRANTIES RELATING TO FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED IN WRITING BY INTEL, THE INTEL PRODUCTS ARE NOT DESIGNED NOR INTENDED FOR ANY APPLICATION IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF THE INTEL PRODUCT COULD CREATE A SITUATION WHERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR. Intel may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice. (C) Intel Corporation 2014 * Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. ==============================================================================