The HP W1972a LED Backlit Monitor is a 19-inch LCD monitor manufactured by HP (Hewlett-Packard) that features LED backlighting, which provides better energy efficiency and improved brightness compared to traditional fluorescent backlighting. The monitor itself typically does not require a specific driver to function, as most of the necessary functionality (such as display resolution, refresh rate, etc.) is handled natively by Windows through generic plug-and-play drivers. However, some users may seek to install additional software or drivers to enhance monitor capabilities or use specific features.