Intel i7-3770K and HD4000 Screen Flickering on Dual Displays

[idata]

Hello,

I have a new build using an Intel i7-3770K processor and have two identical displays connected (one via DVI-D, the other via HDMI) to the motherboard (Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H) and using the HD4000 onboard graphics. I'm using Win7 x64 and have the latest Intel HD4000 drivers installed.

I constantly see screen flickering on my displays. The flickering will happen on either display and does not seem to happen at any specific instance or following any specific sequence of actions. It seems very random and seems like a flicker and as if the image is shifting or jumping an inch on the screen and then returning back to where it was.

I'm a little disheartened that a brand new system is already having such a showstopper issue. Could anyone assist please?

I have attached my dxdiag results below:

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System Information

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Time of this report: 1/20/2013, 20:35:06

Machine name: REHAN-PC

Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.120830-0333)

Language: English (Regional Setting: English)

System Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.

System Model: To be filled by O.E.M.

BIOS: BIOS Date: 10/24/12 09:41:43 Ver: 04.06.05

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (8 CPUs), ~3.9GHz

Memory: 16384MB RAM

Available OS Memory: 16274MB RAM

Page File: 3937MB used, 28607MB available

Windows Dir: C:\Windows

DirectX Version: DirectX 11

DX Setup Parameters: Not found

User DPI Setting: Using System DPI

System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)

DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled

DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes

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Display Tab 1: No problems found.

Display Tab 2: No problems found.

Sound Tab 1: No problems found.

Sound Tab 2: No problems found.

Sound Tab 3: No problems found.

Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels

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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)

DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)

DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)

DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)

DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)

DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)

DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices

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Card name: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000

Manufacturer: Intel Corporation

Chip type: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family

DAC type: Internal

Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0162&SUBSYS_D0001458&REV_09

Display Memory: 1696 MB

Dedicated Memory: 64 MB

Shared Memory: 1632 MB

Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)

Monitor Name: Dell U2312HM DVI

Monitor Model: DELL U2312HM

Monitor Id: DEL4072

Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz)

Output Type: HDMI

Driver Name: igdumd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igdumd32,igd10umd32,igd10umd32

Driver File Version: 9.17.0010.2932 (English)

Driver Version: 9.17.10.2932

DDI Version: 11

Driver Model: WDDM 1.1

Driver Attributes: Final Retail

Driver Date/Size: 12/12/2012 16:42:36, 12615680 bytes

WHQL Logo'd: Yes

WHQL Date Stamp:

Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-4222-11CF-9C7C-0AF0B7C2C435}

Vendor ID: 0x8086

Device ID: 0x0162

SubSys ID: 0xD0001458

Revision ID: 0x0009

Driver Strong Name: oem15.inf:Intel.Mfg.NTamd64:iIVBD0:9.17.10.2932:pci\ven_8086&dev_0162

Rank Of Driver: 00E02001

Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeWMV9_C ModeVC1_C

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[Fred_D_Intel]

Hi Rehan,

I recommend updating the BIOS of the motherboard. You can get the latest BIOS for it in the following link http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4153# bios http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4153# bios

You can run the Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool to check if the processor is working fine or not. this is the link to the software http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-031726.htm http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-031726.htm

Thanks!

[idata]

Hi Fred,

Thanks fore responding. Are you suggesting I update to the Beta BIOS? I have version F18 but the latest F19 is still in Beta. I am worried that going to a beta version of something as critical as a BIOS may actually decrease rather than increase system stability.

What do you recommend?

Thanks.

[idata]

Hello Fred,

I have gone ahead and upgraded to F19e (Gigabyte Beta BIOS) and the issue persists.

How can I solve this issue? Thank you.

[Fred_D_Intel]

Hi Rehan,

An additional troubleshooting step you can perform is running the Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool from the following link http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-031726.htm http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-031726.htm. That tool will run a stress test to the features that come with that processor.

If the issue persists I recommend contacting Gigabyte in order to check if they can run some tests to the motherboard itself. You can use the following link http://www.gigabyte.us/support-downloads/support-downloads.aspx http://www.gigabyte.us/support-downloads/support-downloads.aspx

Thanks!

[WMar1]

Dear All,

I'm experiencing annoying flickering problem on my Dell Inspirion 17R SE laptop with HD4000 graphics. See first 15 seconds of this video:

I have latest Dell Bios: A15, 2013-05-17

Upgraded new HD 4000 drivers from here: http://communities.intel.com/docs/DOC-21192 http://communities.intel.com/docs/DOC-21192 Didn't help.

Also trying this: http://denis.doublebuffer.net/lablog/2012/11/19/fixing-the-screen-flickering-on-a-dell-inspiron-n5720-and-maybe-many-others/ http://denis.doublebuffer.net/lablog/2012/11/19/fixing-the-screen-flickering-on-a-dell-inspiron-n5720-and-maybe-many-others/

Any ideas how to get rid of this flickering problem?

Below my additional System Information:

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System Information

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Time of this report: 8/23/2013, 23:12:42

Machine name: MARIUSZA-DELL

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.130708-1532)

Language: Polish (Regional Setting: Polish)

System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.

System Model: Dell System Inspiron 7720

BIOS: Default System BIOS

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3610QM CPU @ 2.30GHz (8 CPUs), ~2.3GHz

Memory: 16384MB RAM

Available OS Memory: 16244MB RAM

Page File: 3233MB used, 29251MB available

Windows Dir: C:\Windows

DirectX Version: DirectX 11

DX Setup Parameters: Not found

User DPI Setting: Using System DPI

System DPI Setting: 120 DPI (125 percent)

DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled

DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode

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Display Devices

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Card name: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000

Manufacturer: Intel Corporation

Chip type: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family

DAC type: Internal

Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0166&SUBSYS_05781028&REV_09

Display Memory: 1696 MB

Dedicated Memory: 64 MB

Shared Memory: 1632 MB

Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)

Monitor Name: Rodzajowy monitor PnP

Monitor Model: unknown

Monitor Id: LGD02DA

Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.019Hz)

Output Type: Internal

Driver Name: igdumd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igdumd32,igd10umd32,igd10umd32

Driver File Version: 9.17.0010.2867 (English)

Driver Version: 9.17.10.2867

DDI Version: 11

Driver Model: WDDM 1.1

Driver Attributes: Final Retail

Driver Date/Size: 10/26/2012 06:09:06, 12604416 bytes

WHQL Logo'd: Yes

WHQL Date Stamp:

Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-4226-11CF-AB78-7225B7C2C435}

Vendor ID: 0x8086

Device ID: 0x0166

SubSys ID: 0x05781028

Revision ID: 0x0009

Driver Strong Name: oem68.inf:Intel.Mfg.NTamd64:iIVBM0:9.17.10.2867:pci\ven_8086&dev_0166&subsys_05781028

Rank Of Driver: 00E00001

Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeWMV9_C ModeVC1_C

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[Kevin_M_Intel]

Hello wonski333,

Based on your description, I recommend you doing the following steps:

1. Remove the battery from the computer and do a power cycle.
2. Download and install the latest drivers at the following link:

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=22842&lang=eng&OSVersion=Windows%207%20(64-bit)*&DownloadType=Drivers https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=22842&lang=eng&OSVersion=Windows%207%20(64-bit)*&DownloadType=Drivers

It is important to say that the driver we provide is a generic driver. We as Intel ® provide the hardware to the system manufacturer and they will design the drivers for their units. Due to this reason, I recommend you installing our generic driver and if issue persists, contact the computer manufacturer to get the latest drivers for the unit.

[WMar1]

Hi Kevin,

Thank you for feedback. I made all the steps your recommended, unfortunately it changed nothing.

Same annoying flickering. I will ask DELL to replace motherboard with graphics chip under warranty.

Do you have any other suggestions ?

Best regards,

Wonski

[Kevin_M_Intel]

Hello wonski333,

At this point, we recommend you contacting the computer system manufacturer to get more troubleshooting steps and proceed with the warranty on the product if necessary