You can manually configure the amount of RAM your computer uses for video functions.
Your computer uses video memory to display graphics. Some computers have a graphics card that performs this work; other computers have an integrated graphics chip built onto the motherboard and do not require a separate graphics card. In this case, the system's RAM memory is shared between the needs of the graphics chip and all other functions on the computer, such as running the CPU. You can manually set the amount of memory allocated from system RAM by adjusting the appropriate settings in the BIOS setup menu.
Instructions
1. Reboot your computer from the Start menu or by pressing the restart button.
2. Access the BIOS options by pressing the appropriate key while the computer is booting. The key you'll press depends on the make and model of your computer but generally will be the Delete, Num Lock, F8, F10 or F12 key. Refer to the user manual for your computer for specific details.
3. Highlight the "Integrated Peripherals" menu by using the arrow keys to navigate and then press the "Enter" key.
4. Select the "AGP aperture size" option and press "Enter." This option might instead be labeled as "Accelerated Graphics Port aperture size" so something similar.
5. Set the desired amount of shared video memory (may be labeled as "shared video RAM") from this screen. The maximum limit will be indicated near this setting and will never be more than half of your overall system memory.
6. Select "Save Settings and Exit" and then press "Enter" to go back to the BIOS menu menu screen.
7. Select "Exit" and press "Enter" to leave BIOS setup and your computer will reboot. The new shared memory settings will take effect automatically.
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