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    How to set amount of shared memory on Latitude D830?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by bimbo, Aug 17, 2007.

  1. bimbo

    bimbo Notebook Enthusiast

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    After plowing thru the entire BIOS twice, I'm still wondering where I can set the amount of shared memory the GMA X3100 will use? Somehow, the default 8MB seems a wee bit too restrictive ;)
     
    bimbo, Aug 17, 2007
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No you cannot. It only needs 8MB for the desktop and the driver will ask for more memory if it needs more memory.
     
    Greg, Aug 17, 2007
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    Seems to be right, at the very least I can use 1920x1200 AND the 1600x1200 LCD in dual head and compiz under Linux, so obviously, there's some magic going on somewhere in the driver. Neat.

    Thanks for the confirmation!
     
    bimbo, Aug 17, 2007
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