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i want to ask you about ram
my ram is 256 and 512, and vga onboard is 64
how to share 128 of ram to the vga??
thank you

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Short answer: integrated (onboard) video uses system RAM and the amount you can force aside from the chipset defaults depends on the motherboard/laptop firmware and the graphics subsystem. Some systems let you change a pre‑allocated block in the BIOS/UEFI, others only allow dynamic sharing, and many OEM laptops hide or fix the value.

Practical steps (self‑service):

  • Identify the exact motherboard or laptop model (sticker, boot splash, or Device Manager).
  • Enter the firmware setup (common keys: F2, F10, Del, Esc depending on brand) and look under Advanced/Chipset/Northbridge for names like “Video Memory”, “UMA Frame Buffer Size”, “Shared/IGD Memory”, or Intel’s “DVMT Pre‑Allocated”. Firmware options and names vary by vendor.
  • If a change is available, change to 128 MB, save and reboot. Verify in the OS (DirectX Diagnostic Tool, or Adapter properties in Device Manager) where “Total available graphics memory” and “Shared memory” are reported.

When it isn’t editable:

  • On many laptops (including many Compaq/HP models) the option is locked; the only practical fixes are adding more physical RAM (so dynamic shared pool can grow) or using a discrete graphics card on desktops. Increasing pre‑allocated video memory reduces RAM available to the OS (example: 256 + 512 = 768 MB total; allocating 128 MB to video leaves ~640 MB for the system), so balance is important.
  • Firmware updates sometimes expose hidden options, but only apply BIOS/UEFI updates from the vendor and follow their instructions.

Notes tied to earlier posts: correctly pointed to firmware as the place to check; was right that this thread is old and OP never followed up. For a Compaq 510 (as mentioned by ) check HP/Compaq support documents and BIOS release notes for that exact model before attempting changes.

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some motherboards the shared memory can be adjusted some motherboards don't have an edit option. You can adjust the shared memory in BIOS by pressing DEL at startup. Then loo for shared memory.

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hi i'm em
i have a question to ask u

i want to ask you about ram
my ram is 256 and 512, and vga onboard is 64
how to share 128 of ram to the vga??
thank you

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hi i'm em
i have a question to ask u

hi,it won't be long and the post you linked will be 2yrs old !and original poster never ever posted back so its unlikely he/she will answer you now

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i have compaq 510 laptop.I want to share ram to vga,pleace hrlp mr

commented: Too lazy to bother correcting your typing at all? -3
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i have compaq 510 laptop.I want to share ram to vga,pleace hrlp mr

hi,did you read any of the posts above yours

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