WAIT - Read the Required Files section before downloading this file.

Required Downloads

Unless stated otherwise, the file listed below must be installed BEFORE the Intel HD Graphics Family Update (Windows 8.1 64bit, Windows 8.1 32bit/64bit) in order for it to work properly. If more than one Required file is listed, install them in the order presented on this page.

IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

This information is for the following models:

  • SVF14211CLB
  • SVF14212CXB
  • SVF14212CXW
  • SVF14213CBB
  • SVF14213CBP
  • SVF14213CBW
  • SVF14213CLB
  • SVF14213CXB
  • SVF14213CXP
  • SVF14213CXW
  • SVF14214CLB
  • SVF14214CLW
  • SVF14214CXB
  • SVF14214CXW
  • SVF14215CBB
  • SVF14215CLB
  • SVF14215CLW
  • SVF14215CXB
  • SVF14215CXP
  • SVF14215CXW
  • SVF14217CXB
  • SVF14217CXP
  • SVF14217CXW
  • SVF14218CXB
  • SVF14218CXP
  • SVF14218CXW
  • SVF142190X
  • SVF1421ACXB
  • SVF1421ACXW
  • SVF1421BPXB
  • SVF1421DCXW
  • SVF1421ECXB
  • SVF14A13CXB
  • SVF14A13CXP
  • SVF14A13CXS
  • SVF14A14CXB
  • SVF14A14CXP
  • SVF14A14CXS
  • SVF14A15CBB
  • SVF14A15CLB
  • SVF14A15CLS
  • SVF14A15CXB
  • SVF14A15CXP
  • SVF14A15CXS
  • SVF14A16CLB
  • SVF14A16CXB
  • SVF14A16CXP
  • SVF14A16CXS
  • SVF14A17CXB
  • SVF14A17CXS
  • SVF14A17PBS
  • SVF14A190X
  • SVF15212CXB
  • SVF15212CXW
  • SVF15213CBB
  • SVF15213CBW
  • SVF15213CDB
  • SVF15213CDW
  • SVF15213CXB
  • SVF15213CXP
  • SVF15213CXW
  • SVF15214CXB
  • SVF15214CXW
  • SVF15215CDW
  • SVF15215CLB
  • SVF15215CLW
  • SVF15215CXB
  • SVF15215CXP
  • SVF15215CXW
  • SVF15216CLB
  • SVF15217CXB
  • SVF15217CXP
  • SVF15217CXW
  • SVF15218CXB
  • SVF15218CXP
  • SVF15218CXW
  • SVF15218PLB
  • SVF152190S
  • SVF152190X
  • SVF1521AGXB
  • SVF1521BCXB
  • SVF1521BGXB
  • SVF1521DCXW
  • SVF1521ECXW
  • SVF1521GCXB
  • SVF1521HCXB
  • SVF1521JCXB
  • SVF1521KCXB
  • SVF1521MCXB
  • SVF15A13CDB
  • SVF15A15CDB
  • SVF15A15CXB
  • SVF15A15CXP
  • SVF15A15CXS
  • SVF15A16CXB
  • SVF15A16CXS
  • SVF15A17CBB
  • SVF15A17CDB
  • SVF15A17CLB
  • SVF15A17CXB
  • SVF15A17CXS
  • SVF15A18CXB
  • SVF15A190S
  • SVF15A190X
  • SVF15A1ACXB
  • SVF15A1ACXS
  • SVF15A1BCXB
  • SVF15A1BCXS
  • SVF15A1CCXB
  • SVF15A1DPXB
  • SVF15A1DPXR

About this download

Benefits and improvements

This utility installs an updated version of the Intel® HD Graphics Family software to provide the following benefits:

  • Improves the operating system stability
  • Improves compatibility with sync devices that support the screen mirroring using HDCP 2.2 (High-bandwidth Content Protection)

System Requirements

Operating Systems

  • Windows® 8.1
  • Windows® 8.1 64-bit

File Info

File Name

  • EP0000601178.exe

File Version

  • 10.18.10.3496

File Size

  • 100.34 MB

Release Date

  • 05-26-2015

Before You Start

Important Notes

  • IMPORTANT: In order for this update to install and work properly, the Intel Graphics Preparation Tool (EP0000601174.exe) must be installed BEFORE installing this update. A link to the required file is available in the "Required Files" section. If the Intel Graphics Preparation Tool is not installed first, the message "Error: Unable to conform the current system environment." will appear.
  • During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
  • To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
  • It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.

Download & Install

Download and Installation Instructions

  1. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
  2. Download the EP0000601178.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
  3. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the EP0000601178.exe file to begin the installation.
  4. At the "User Account Control" screen, click "Yes".
  5. At the "Uninstalled successfully. The system will restart automatically" screen, click "OK".
  6. After the computer restarts, double-click the EP0000601178.exe file again to continue the installation.
  7. At the "User Account Control" screen, click "Yes".
  8. At the "Installed successfully. The system will restart automatically" screen, click "OK" to restart the computer.
  9. Note: If the message "Update failed. Please try again" appears, please begin the installation again.

After the computer restarts, the installation of the Intel HD Graphics Family Update is complete.

Please follow the steps below to verify that the installation was successful

  1. Browse to C:\\Windows\System32\drivers\igdkmd64.sys.
  2. Point the mouse pointer to the file igdkmd64.sys.
  3. Verify that the file version is 10.18.10.3496.
  4. Browse to C:\\Windows\System32\drivers\IntcDAud.sys.
  5. Point the mouse pointer to the file IntcDAud.sys.
  6. Verify that the file version is 6.16.0.3135.