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    Graphics card Memory Question.

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by EnergyXP, Dec 26, 2008.

  1. EnergyXP

    EnergyXP Notebook Geek

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    Hi!
    I recently Switched from Vista to XP on my laptop. Here are my specs:

    Intel Celeron M 1.76GHz
    1GB RAM
    Intel GMA 950

    When I had Vista, My graphics card had up to 224MB of shared memory. But once I switched my laptop to XP, and installed the correct drivers, it now shows that my max graphics memory is 64MB. I am still able to play some older games like F.E.A.R on low settings, but I just want to know why the max memory lowered. :confused:

    Thanks!
    EnergyXP
     
    EnergyXP, Dec 26, 2008
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  2. Bartlett

    Bartlett The Prophet

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    GO to BIOS by pressing F2 or whatever function on your laptop, and change the memory of the graphics to MAXDVMT or something similar.
     
    Bartlett, Dec 26, 2008
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  3. EnergyXP

    EnergyXP Notebook Geek

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    HMMMM... I'll check that! I will write back what happens!
     
    EnergyXP, Dec 26, 2008
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    did u ever try WOW on that laptop?
     
    Satyrion, Dec 26, 2008
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  5. EnergyXP

    EnergyXP Notebook Geek

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    No I havn't, Why?
     
    EnergyXP, Dec 26, 2008
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    EnergyXP Notebook Geek

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    Question: What menu is the Graphics options under?
     
    EnergyXP, Dec 26, 2008
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    I configured my graphics to 128MB! Thanks for your help!!!
     
    EnergyXP, Dec 26, 2008
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  8. Bartlett

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    Sorry I couldn't get back to you sooner, but congrats!
    I'm glad I was able to help. :cool:
     
    Bartlett, Dec 27, 2008
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