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Issues with Intel ® HD Graphics 5500 and Seiki 39 inch 4k monitor

GLyu
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Hi All, I bought Seiki 39'' 4k monitor but unfortunately, the monitor recognizes HDMI port as a DVI port with max resolution of 1920x1080 @60HZ, which is wrong. I should be getting 3840x2160 @24HZ when connecting through HDMI port. Higher resolution simply is not available in Graphics Control Panel. I've done some research and learned that the issues is most likely in Graphics card's drivers. I've checked for drivers but it doesn't show any updates for this specific graphics card.

Have you experienced similar issues or do you know how to fix it?

Details:

Device: Lenovo X1 Carbon 2015

Intel ® HD Graphics 5500

Some of my observations:

The issue I described above happens when I am in a single screen mode.

When 2nd - laptop monitor is active, the max resolution available is 2560x1440 @ 60HZ.

Also, when I was troubleshooting the issue by trying to restart the computer, the screen where I am prompted to enter bitlocker password is in high resolution and the monitor displayed expected HDMI port with resolution of 3840x2160. This is bizarre.

Does anyone have any tips?

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Amy_C_Intel
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Hello gked,

Please try with a BIOS update, http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-x-series-laptops/thinkpad-x1-carbon-type-20a7-20a8 Laptops and netbooks :: ThinkPad X Series laptops :: ThinkPad X1 Carbon Type 20A7 20A8 - Lenovo Support (US) filter according to your operating system.

And then try to install the latest driver from out site https://downloadcenter.intel.com/product/86210 Downloads for Intel® HD Graphics 5500 for 5th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors filter according to your operating system.

Regards,

Amy.

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