Microsoft* DirectX* is set of APIs (Application Programming Interface) for games and multimedia applications. Some DirectX components require support from the graphics driver in order to function properly and provide the best gaming performance. Support for the latest version of DirectX is usually available in the latest graphics driver version.

DirectX compatibility information on specific Intel® graphics controllers:

• Intel® 82865G graphics controller (Intel 865G chipset family)
• Intel® 82852/82855 graphics controller (Intel 852/855 chipset family)
• Intel® 82845G graphics controller (Intel 845G chipset)
• Intel® 82830M graphics controller (Intel 830M chipset)
• Intel® 82810 graphics controller (Intel 810 chipset family)
• Intel® 82815 graphics controller (Intel 815 chipset family)

This applies to:

Intel® 82810 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Intel® 82815 Graphics Controller Intel® 82830M Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Intel® 82845G Graphics Controller Intel® 82852/82855 Graphics Controller Family Intel® 82865G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)