How to Allow GPU to Share RAM
Unlike a dedicated video card, an onboard GPU uses shared memory to store graphics-related data. Generally, the amount of RAM shared with your GPU is configurable from within the computer’s BIOS. In cases where a decrease in graphical performance is related to low video memory, increasing the amount of shared RAM could increase performance. Open your computer’s BIOS at startup and configure the amount of RAM you would like to share.
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Turn on your desktop or laptop and look carefully on the first or second screen for instructions on entering setup. Typically, you will see a message that says “Press “Key” to Enter Setup.” Press the specified key repeatedly to enter the computer’s BIOS.
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Look for an option called “Advanced,” “Advanced Chipset Features,” “Integrated Peripherals,” “Onboard hardware” or other similarly worded option. Use your arrow keys to select the option and press “Enter.” This opens a new page of options.
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Locate an option called “VGA Share Memory,” “Onboard VGA Memory,” “Frame Buffer Size,” “Internal Graphics” or similarly worded option. Use the arrow keys to highlight the option, and then press the “Page Up” or “Page Down” keys to change the amount of shared memory.
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Press the “F10” key to save and press “Y” to exit the BIOS.
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