The monitors of modern gaming laptops with the appropriate video adapters are usually configured using the software included with the hardware driver. There is an opinion that the monitor hertz problem exists only on computers running Windows, the drivers of which do not allow raising the screen refresh rate above 60 Hz. If you spend a lot of time at such a computer, your eyes start to hurt, and over time, your vision deteriorates. Fortunately, this problem is solvable.
It is necessary
- - GPU-Z is a utility for diagnosing the clock frequency of a video card.
- - the most recent video driver for your device.
Instructions
Step 1
Type in the query "GPU-Z free download" into the search bar of your browser, download the utility and run it immediately. The only parameter that is of fundamental importance in this case is the Default Clock, or the standard clock frequency at which your video card is currently operating. If you only need to increase the monitor frequency, then any value above 200 MHz will be sufficient for these needs. The Boost window indicates the maximum frequency to which you can safely overclock the device, if the need arises.
Step 2
On the next tab Sensors, you can also check what state the system devices will be in when operating in different modes. However, for modern technology, this is more of a reassurance than an objective necessity. This utility is no longer needed.
Step 3
Now proceed to update the video adapter driver. First, try to perform an automatic update, but there is a high probability that you will have to do it forcibly in Windows. most often, the diagnostic result is the message "The driver of this device does not need to be updated." To do this, go to "Computer" -> "Properties" -> "Device Manager" -> "Video adapters" and select the existing one in the drop-down list. Right-click on it and select "Update drivers …" If the update result is negative, you will have to download and install the most modern software for your equipment yourself.
Step 4
The later the driver version for your device, the more options it will contain. Therefore, first of all, determine the adapter ID. To do this, use the right mouse button to open the drop-down menu on the adapter name (most likely it will be Intel (R) HD Graphics, but there are situations when only the standard PnP adapter is installed), select Properties, open the Details tab, in In the "Property" window, select the "Equipment ID" item and copy the top line from the "Value" field.
Step 5
Go to www.getdrivers.net and enter the ID value you copied earlier in the search bar. The system will display several options, from which you will have to choose the most suitable for your OS. If you can't find the driver you want on this site, try www.devid.info and do a similar search on it. Important: when downloading any software, always pay attention to the bitness of your OS.
Step 6
Download the zip file, open it, find the Setup.exe file, run it and wait for the latest drivers to load. Close all windows and running programs. after installing the driver, a system reboot is required.
Step 7
Now you have to apply a rather unexpected maneuver, namely to create a screen take. To do this, go to "Control Panel" -> "Screen" -> "Screen Resolution" -> "Multiple Screens" and in the drop-down menu select "Duplicate these screens". Click Apply. It's okay if your OS allows "Define" the second screen as the main one, but if not, click "OK" and close the Control Panel.
Step 8
Right-click on the desktop and in the menu that appears, select "Graphics characteristics …", thereby calling the "Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel (R)". Open it in "Configuration Mode".
Step 9
A window will open in which you will see two displays, one of which is called "Integrated Display" by default, and its refresh rate cannot exceed 60 Hz. Select the one called "Monitor" and click "Next".
Step 10
The refresh rate of the additional monitor can be increased at least up to 120 Hz, but for this you will have to significantly compromise the screen resolution. 85 Hz is more than enough for the normal well-being of the eyes during prolonged use, but the screen resolution still has to be slightly reduced.
Step 11
Now select your monitor resolution. Leave the height in pixels as high as possible, and slightly reduce the width value from the previous parameters. For a 15 screen, 1280 px width is a perfectly acceptable value. Important: if you choose a frequency / resolution combination that is unacceptable for your equipment, all settings will be reset automatically.
Step 12
Click "Next", the changes will take effect and the final monitor setup window will appear. If you are satisfied with the new parameters, click "Close". If not, then click the "Restart this setup program" button and try to find the frequency / resolution combination that best suits you.
Step 13
To save the changes made, call the setup program again using the method described in step 8. Now select the "Advanced mode" item and click OK. Select the "Multiple Displays" item and make sure that the values in the "Operating Mode", "Main Display" and "Second Display" windows are set as in the picture below. Click "Save" in the top menu and give your own name to the created profile.
