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Intel HD Graphics automatically zoomed on television with HDMI

TNich3
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When a computer with Intel HD Graphics is connected to my bedroom television (LCD 1920x1080p) via HDMI, the Windows display settings are automatically changed to the "Larger" settings. The screenshot below shows the setting I'm referring to, but this is from my regular desktop monitor with the default "smaller" setting selected. Also, when I open Internet Explorer, the zoom level defaults to 175% instead of 100%.

At first I thought there was something wrong with a new computer I was building, but I noticed that the zoom levels went back to normal when connected to a computer monitor instead of my television. That's when I realized that this must be a built-in feature, but I am wondering what triggers this effect. Is it something in the HDMI signal from the display? My regular computer monitor is also 1920x1080 LCD display, but it is 23 inches compared to my TV's 37 inches.

I have noticed this feature in effect with a PC running Intel HD Graphics 2500 (i3 Ivy Bridge) as well as Intel HD Graphics 4600 (i5 Haswell). Can anyone explain how this feature works?

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Allan_J_Intel1
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Please test loading the latest computer BIOS and the latest Intel(R) Graphics Driver for your graphics controller.

Select your Intel® Graphics Controller model and download the latest version:

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/ Intel® Download Center

Or detect drivers automatically here: http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect?iid=dc_iduu Intel® Driver Update Utility

Allan.

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TNich3
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I think you didn't read my post. I have the latest drivers and there is no issue with my video performance.

I'm trying to find out more information about this feature where Windows will automatically "make text and other objects" larger as well as zoom Internet Explorer to 175% on certain displays when connected via HDMI, but not all displays.

Basically, how does it know when it is a television that will likely be viewed at a distance vs. a computer monitor that will be viewed in close proximity? And why does it only work for some televisions and not others?

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Allan_J_Intel1
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That particular feature is not part of the Intel(R) Graphics Driver. I would recommend contacting Microsoft for more information http://support.microsoft.com/ Microsoft Support

Allan.

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