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    Does the Acer Aspire 5742 have a hidden BIOS menu?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Gnarhoff, Jun 21, 2011.

  1. Gnarhoff

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    I know some laptops have the option of using DVMT in their BIOS to increase the amount of video memory. Mine does not. I also know that some laptops have hidden BIOS settings to hide this DVMT option. So, I was wondering if anyone knows if my Acer Aspire 5742 has the hidden BIOS or if there is an alternative to increase my video memory. Thank you.

    NOTE: This is NOT the AA 5742G!
     
    Gnarhoff, Jun 21, 2011
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  2. prikolchik

    prikolchik Notebook Evangelist

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    If your computer has Phoenix BIOS, you can try this

    I have 3820TG (Phoenix BIOS) and 1410 (Insyde BIOS) and both of them have unlocked hidden menus. Changing DVMT seems to make no difference.

    Worth a try though.
     
    prikolchik, Jun 21, 2011
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  3. Gnarhoff

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    I do not have a Pheonix BIOS. I believe I have the most up to date version of the Insyde BIOS. (1.17)?
     
    Gnarhoff, Jun 21, 2011
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    Anyone have any ideas or answers?
     
    Gnarhoff, Jul 6, 2011
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