It says that I don't have the system requirements even though I have a very good pc.
How to change the colour depth to 8bit on Windows 11?
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I have a Lenovo IdeaPad 520, Installed Windows 11 last week. I did not noticed before but now while verifying if everything installed after the upgrade I noticed the display colour depth is set to 6-bit in the Advanced Display Setting Window. Under the List All Modes it shows the display is capable of 8-bit (True Colour 32-bit). I have installed the Latest Graphic Driver from Intel Website, it's still the same. Cannot change the colour depth thru Intel Graphics Command Center.
But when uninstalled all the intel graphics driver, Windows Basic Display Adapter installed automatically. Then it shows 8-bit. But, I cannot control brightness or play HDR videos with that driver. Please find me a way to set the display to 8-bit. You know the difference between 6-bit and 8-bit, right? 262,144 VS 16,777,216. That's a lot of numbers (colours).
Also on the HDR Window it shows the display can stream HDR Videos. Shows Colour Space is SDR on the Advanced Display Setting Window. Please Help me out!
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
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Anonymous
2023-12-19T12:38:57+00:00 Dear Vuvaise
Thank you for posting in the Microsoft community.
Regarding your question, usually the 8BIT color has more to do with your hardware.
For example, if your monitor supports 8Bit natively, you can contact your local Lenovo tech support for confirmation.
Secondly, go to the INTEL website and download the driver for your INTEL graphics card. Then you can try to modify your color management in INTEL's control center.
Third, you can update your BIOS firmware to the latest version.
Looking forward to your further reply.
Best Wish
Shawn Z | Microsoft Community Support Specialist