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    How to determine dedicated memory in x1400 gpu?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Alchemist, Apr 4, 2006.

  1. Alchemist

    Alchemist Notebook Deity

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    I recently (today) got an e1505 and it lists its memory as:

    Memory: 256mb
    Type: Hypermemory

    Nowhere in the XP system information or the catalyst drivers does it show how much is dedicated and how much is system ram. had me thinking that maybe dell shorted things and used all system ram or something.

    Anyone know how to determine this?
     
    Alchemist, Apr 4, 2006
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  2. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    Okay here is how to check to see how much ram your laptop is using for vram.
    1)Go to the start menu and click control panel
    2)Then click display
    3)Click on the settings tab
    4)Then click advanced
    5)Then click the adapter tab

    This should show how much ram it is using.
    Tim
     
    Tim, Apr 4, 2006
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  3. tullnd

    tullnd Notebook Evangelist

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    If it's a 256MB with hypermemory, then you've got a 128MB card.
     
    tullnd, Apr 4, 2006
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  4. Alchemist

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    Did that... although you can get there faster by right clicking on the screen and selecting properties. In any event, it lists the memory as 256mb. No reference to hypermemory on that page.
     
    Alchemist, Apr 4, 2006
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  5. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Yes, your card is 128MB dedicated and 128MB shared. That's how it works in ATI's lineup - they double the amount of dedicated memory.

    Chaz
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Apr 4, 2006
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    Kind of sleazy, but hey, I bought one.
     
    falhurk, Apr 4, 2006
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  7. Lappy2go

    Lappy2go Notebook Enthusiast

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    x1400 will not be able to use 256 dedicated ram effectively anyway so i think its not that big of a difference.
     
    Lappy2go, Apr 5, 2006
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