Windows Limiting HDMI 2.0 to HDMI 1.4 on Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (15IHU6)

[Microsoft Windows]

I am using a Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU (Windows 11 Home Single Language 24H2) with an Intel Iris Xe (Tiger Lake GT2) GPU and an external 2K 180Hz monitor (MSI MAG 274QRF QD E2) connected via HDMI 2.1 Cable (Honeywell HDMI 2.1 Ultra Certified Cable)In Linux (Kali Live USB), I can use 2560x1440 @ 144Hz without any issues.Tested same Monitor on my work laptop (HP ProBook 640 G8) which is having same GPU (Tiger Lake GT2) - works fine at 2K @ 144HzIn Windows 11 (also tried Windows 8), I am limited to 2560x1440 @ 60Hz, and using CRU (Custom Resolution Utility), I can only push it to 2560x1440 @

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