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Release Notes for the
Intel(R) Embedded Media and Graphics Drivers (Intel(R) EMGD)
Beta Version 36.15.0.xxxx(32-bit) and 37.15.0.xxxx(64-bit)
(where xxxx = build version number) 
release for Windows* 7/Windows Embedded Standard* 7 
with pre-production license

November 2013
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Contents
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- In This Release (overview)
- Supported SoC
- Supported Operating Systems
- IMPORTANT: Features/ Limitations
- Getting Started
- Software Licenses
- Legal / Disclaimers


In This Release 
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Intel(R) EMGD is designed specifically to support the unique GRAPHICS 
DRIVER requirements of embedded applications for Intel(R) embedded 
processor/chipset-based platforms with integrated graphics capability.  

This release contains components for:
1) Intel_EMGD.WIN7_<REL>_Version_36_15_0_xxxx contains Intel(R) HD Graphics,
   Intel(R) Display Audio Driver for Windows* 7/Windows Embedded Standard* 7 32-bit,
   and Intel(R) Media SDK.

  -OR- 

2) Intel_EMGD.WIN7_<REL>_Version_37_15_0_xxxx contains Intel(R) HD Graphics,
   Intel(R) Display Audio Driver for Windows* 7/Windows Embedded Standard* 7 64-bit,
   and Intel(R) Media SDK.

   Note: XXXX = build version number.   
         <REL> = release type either EC,ALPHA, BETA or GOLD
	 	
3) Readme.txt (this file)

4)  VBIOS and BMP(BIOS Modification Program) is required for 
    Windows* 7/Windows Embedded Standard* 7 to Customize the BIOS 
    for Individual flat Panel display.The VBIOS and BMP can be obtained
    from VIP.

Supported SoC
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Target system must contain one of the following Intel SoC:

            - Intel(R) Atom(TM) Processor E3800 Product Family/ Intel(R) 
              Celeron(R) Processor N2920/J190

Please check with your system provider to determine the Intel 
Processor/Chipset used in your system. 

Supported Operating Systems
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This version of driver supports the following OS or distributions:
  - Microsoft* Windows* 7 Professional 
  - Microsoft* Windows* 7 Ultimate
  - Microsoft* Windows Embedded Standard* 7


IMPORTANT: Features/ Limitations
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This release contains the following features / resolved issues / 
limitations / known issues. Please report any sightings via the Intel
Premier Support system.

Features:
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    - Intel(R) EMGD driver Supports 32-bit and 64-bit Windows* 7/Windows Embedded 
      Standard* 7 operating system

    - The driver has the capability to support a wide range of display 
      resolutions. 640x480@60Hz is the minimum resolution supported and 
      2560X1600X24bpp@60Hz is the maximum resolution supported on CRT/VGA, 
      DP and eDP displays.  1920x1200x24bpp@60Hz is the maximum resolution 
      on a HDMI Display

    - The Driver supports single, Clone and Extended display mode.

    - The Driver supports all four display rotation orientations (0, 90, 
      180, or 270 degrees). 

    - The Driver supports transparent blend. 

    - The Driver supports Rendered Scaling Display.  

    - The Driver supports HDCP version 1.3 

    - The Driver supports DirectX 9.x/10.X/11

    - The Driver supports 2D, D3D and OpenGL 1.x/2.x/3.x/4.0
   
    - The Driver has Full video decode capability for H.264, VC-1, MPEG2, 
      MVC and VP8

    - The Driver supports Processing Amplifier

    - Post Processing features like shapness enhancement, advanced 
      De-interlacing, skin tone detection and enhancement are supported

    - The Driver supports HD Audio

Please refer to the Technical Product Specification (TPS) for more details on 
supported features. The Technical Product Specification can be obtained from 
IBL/CDI.


Limitations:
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    - Intel(R) EMGD supports most basic display operations- some features 
      included in this release may not be fully validated but are planned
       to be validated by Gold release.

    - Driver does not have Microsoft* WHQL certification and there are no 
      plans to certify.

    - The content protection for Blu-ray* playback is not supported 
      and is not planned.
    
    - MediaSDK is not supported/validated at this point, although it may be 
      included in the Intel(R) EMGD driver package.

    - Hardware accelerated video encode is not supported in this release.

    - Intel(R) EMGD has no S3 Texture Compression, though it will use 
      similiar compression available in the O/S API.



Known Issues:
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    - Please refer to the Specification Update (Errata) of the driver release
      for more detailed information about the driver known sightings and 
      possible resolutions. The Specification Update can be obtained from 
      IBL/CDI.


Getting Started
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Please follow each dedicated OS section for the installation instructions.


Installation and Uninstallation
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For more explanation, please see the User Guide for detailed 
installation explanations.


Software Licenses
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The Intel(R) EMGD is subject to the terms of the license agreement 
located in the license file in this distribution package. Please read, 
understand, and agree to the terms before using the Intel(R) EMGD.


Legal / Disclaimers
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INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL PRODUCTS. 
NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY INTELLECTUAL 
PROPERTY RIGHTS IS GRANTED BY THIS DOCUMENT.  EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN INTEL'S 
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WHATSOEVER AND INTEL DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, RELATING TO 
SALE AND/OR USE OF INTEL PRODUCTS INCLUDING LIABILITY OR WARRANTIES RELATING 
TO FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR INFRINGEMENT OF ANY 
PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT.

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DESIGNED NOR INTENDED FOR ANY APPLICATION IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF THE INTEL 
PRODUCT COULD CREATE A SITUATION WHERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR.


Intel may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any
time, without notice.

(C) Intel Corporation 2013

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