Laptop displays usually don't have scalers and can't display non-native resolutions without GPU scaling.Higher resolutions will only work if the monitor can handle them. Lower resolutions can be scaled up to the native resolution by enabling GPU scaling in the graphics driver's control panel, but higher resolutions won't be scaled down by the GPU. CRU adds monitor resolutions, not scaled resolutions.
The graphics driver will automatically add some common lower resolutions as scaled resolutions. All other resolutions can be removed if they are not needed. At least one detailed resolution should be defined.
More detailed resolutions can be added using extension blocks.
exe file and choose "Install EDID" to install the EDID override on all matching displays. If you have an older Intel GPU, use the "Export." button and choose "EXE file" for the file type to export a self-contained EDID override installer. This can be done in safe mode if necessary. To reset all displays, run reset-all.exe and reboot. To reset a display back to the default configuration, use the "Delete" button at the top to delete the override from the registry and reboot.
It will not copy the name or serial number, but it will copy the inclusion of these items using the display's own information. The "Copy" and "Paste" buttons at the top can be used to copy the resolutions, extension blocks, and range limits if included.Repeat steps 2-3 for other displays if required.Please read the sections below for more information. "*" means changes were made and an override was saved in the registry."(active)" means the display is connected and recognized by the graphics driver.Choose a display from the drop-down list.Doing this twice should give you recovery options that you can use to get into safe mode: Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart If you don't have a recovery drive, press and hold the power button to shut off the computer while Windows is booting. Older Intel GPUs are supported using the alternative method described below.īefore making any changes, familiarize yourself with getting into safe mode using a recovery drive in case you can't see the screen.4th generation (Haswell) for Windows 7/8.1: Intel Graphics Driver for Windows 7/8.1.4th/5th generation (Haswell/Broadwell): Intel Graphics Driver for Windows.6th generation (Skylake): Intel Graphics Driver for Windows.Newer Intel GPUs are supported with the latest drivers.Intel GPUs and laptops with switchable graphics are supported with one of these drivers:.AMD/ATI or NVIDIA GPU with appropriate driver installed (Microsoft Basic Display Adapter driver does not support EDID overrides).Windows Vista or later (Windows XP does not support EDID overrides).
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CRU creates software EDID overrides in the registry and does not modify the hardware.ĭownload: cru-1.5.1.zip - Source: cru-1.5.1-src.zipĬreating and maintaining software is a lot of work, and I have provided updates and support for free over the years. Add custom resolutions, remove unwanted resolutions, edit FreeSync ranges, and more. CRU shows you how the monitor defines resolutions and other capabilities and gives you the power to change it. Custom Resolution Utility (CRU) is an EDID editor that focuses on custom resolutions.