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    Graphics card shared memory (Nvidia Geforce 8400M GS)

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by nab, Feb 22, 2008.

  1. nab

    nab Newbie

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    Hi all,

    I need a question to be answered if someone can?

    In my notebook I have Nvidia Geforce 8400M GS (256 MB) and its sharing about 752 MB from my 2 GB ram as well. I want to stop the RAM sharing...? The notebook is HP DV6700t. I couldn't been able to find the option in the setup(F2) and not even in Nvidia control panel.

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    regards
     
    nab, Feb 22, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    The system automatically relegates the memory. You don't have to do a thing.
     
    Lithus, Feb 22, 2008
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  3. Iceman0124

    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    What your seeing is the max amount it will take, "when" it needs it, when it doesnt its free and clear for your other needs. You dont see it in the NV control panel because its a feature of vista, not nvidia and cant/shouldnt be disabled. My destops 8800GTS 320MB shows as having 1791MB. Its normal.
     
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  4. Awesome laptops

    Awesome laptops Notebook Evangelist

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    hey also note that if the ram is needed to run a program it is used to run program not video card
     
    Awesome laptops, Feb 22, 2008
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