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    Increase allocated RAM to IGP?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by TheRoomie, Feb 9, 2008.

  1. TheRoomie

    TheRoomie Newbie

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    First I have been searching all over the net for this answer and have come up with a number of different answers. SO I figured why not go to the experts. Oh and I know it's intigrated, it was a X-mas gift from the wife so no choice on the specs. >.<

    System is below but here is my question. I am unable to change the video memory in BIOS, stupid HP disabled that; I have tried a number of programs to try and change the allocation from Windows but no luck.
    So does anyone know of a program that will work from Windows, know how to get into the BIOS settings or is the allocated memory just used as needed by the program and don't worry about it?


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    HP Pavillion 6500
    Windows Vista Premium
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 1.8GHz (512 L2 Cache)
    1.5 Gig RAM
    Nvidia GeForce Go 7150m
    120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW
     
    TheRoomie, Feb 9, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    The memory is dynamically allocated by the system and doesn't need user intervention. The only thing you would do is slow the system down by assigning too much memory.
     
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  3. TheRoomie

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    Ok, thanks for the info, I thought as much. Looking deeper into BIOS though I found a Frame Buffer size setting that allows 32, 64 or 128. I assume this would be something like what I was wanting to do?
     
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  5. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Ya.. the Frame Buffer is what adjusts the RAM allocation.
     
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  6. The_Punisher

    The_Punisher Notebook Evangelist

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    This why I insist on buying my laptops/PC's.

    Not much too do about this. Still, as IGP's go the 7150M isn't that bad. X3100 is far worse.
     
    The_Punisher, Feb 9, 2008
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