To support Ultra HD Blu-ray movie disc playback on the PC, several new technologies are required. These new technologies need to be incorporated into the software, optical drives (ODD), CPUs, and graphics processors.
You are advised to make sure all of your software and hardware meet or exceed the below requirements before playing back Ultra HD Blu-ray movies.
To learn more about the playback requirements, please refer to the below table:
Operating System |
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit with 2017 Oct. updates) |
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CPU |
Intel 7th~10th generation (Kaby Lake~Comet Lake) Core i processors that support the Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) technology. |
Graphics Processor |
Intel 7th~10th generation (Kaby Lake~Comet Lake) Core i processors integrated with Intel HD Graphics 630, Intel Iris™ Graphics 640. |
Mainboard |
A mainboard is required which supports the Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) technology. |
Display |
[Display Device] (Required) [Screen Resolution] (Optional) [High Dynamic Range (HDR)] (Optional) |
Memory |
4 GB or above (6 GB recommended). |
Disc Drive (ODD) |
Optical disc drives that are certified for Ultra HD Blu-ray playback. |
Hard Disk Space |
500 MB free space for installation. |
Internet Connection |
Required for program activation, first time to play of an Ultra HD Blu-ray movie, and other online services. |
Other |
Windows Media Player 9 or above is required. |
CyberLink provides the Ultra HD Blu-ray Advisor to help you check if your platform supports Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray movie playback. You can download and install the advisor here.
Note:
* To configure the BIOS settings on the mainboard of a PC platform, you should refer to the user manual of your mainboard or consult your PC vendor for technical support.** The Intel Management Engine driver should have been included with your original PC shipment. If you cannot find the driver or driver version update, please consult your PC vendor.