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Intel Linux driver update adds HDR support for DP MST displays

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Intel has released patches for its Linux graphics driver. The updates add support for High Dynamic Range (HDR) content. HDR can now be transmitted over

Intel has released patches for its Linux graphics driver. The updates add support for High Dynamic Range (HDR) content. HDR can now be transmitted over DisplayPort Multi-Stream Transport (MST) connections. The patches target the i915 kernel driver used in Intel GPUs. Developers submitted the changes to the DRI development mailing list. The enhancement expands HDR capabilities to multi-monitor setups. Users will need to apply the patches and rebuild the driver to benefit. The community will monitor performance and compatibility after integration.