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Old 08-13-09, 09:54 AM   #1
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Hey Friends,

I have a 128 MB graphic memory but when I check in properties it shows only 64 MB.I updated all my drivers but no good happened.I have integrated intel graphics and I am using 945G chipset.

Please help.Currently I am using Windows vista (32 Bit) ultimate edition.(SP 2)

Please Help.

Thanks In advance.
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Old 08-13-09, 10:03 AM   #2
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Go to your BIOS and check if the onboard video memory is set to 128MB.
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Old 08-13-09, 10:06 AM   #3
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Go to your BIOS and check if the onboard video memory is set to 128MB.
BIOS is the one which we enter after pressing F10(during Computer startup), Right ?
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Old 08-13-09, 10:15 AM   #4
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BIOS is the one which we enter after pressing F10(during Computer startup), Right ?
Delete key.
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Old 08-13-09, 10:18 AM   #5
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that depends on the mobo. mine is del key.
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Old 08-13-09, 10:20 AM   #6
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that depends on the mobo. mine is del key.
he already said he using Intel motherboard
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Old 08-13-09, 10:21 AM   #7
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Well,Ok

I just checked it.The maximum onboard video memory is set to 8MB and that is the maximum available.
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Old 08-13-09, 10:23 AM   #8
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lol how did that happen ! I have no clue how you get 64MB.

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he already said he using Intel motherboard
he said its a 945G chipset, it even could be a gigabyte board right ??
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Old 08-13-09, 10:25 AM   #9
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@ Rajan , You mean there is no solution to my problem ?

And, Yes I have Intel Motherboard/Chipset.
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Old 08-13-09, 10:25 AM   #10
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lol how did that happen ! I have no clue how you get 64MB.

he said its a 945G chipset, it even could be a gigabyte board right ??
oops
i misunderstand while reading Intel 945G chipset


8MB & you get 64?
check out again
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Old 08-13-09, 10:36 AM   #11
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oops
i misunderstand while reading Intel 945G chipset


8MB & you get 64?
check out again
But I have 128 MB memory.

What is happening ?

Checked it once again.

Its 8 MB only.This is really irritating.
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Old 08-13-09, 11:47 AM   #12
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Hey Friends,

I have a 128 MB graphic memory but when I check in properties it shows only 64 MB.I updated all my drivers but no good happened.I have integrated intel graphics and I am using 945G chipset.

Please help.Currently I am using Windows vista (32 Bit) ultimate edition.(SP 2)

Please Help.

Thanks In advance.
IN my case, XP used to report as 128 and vista as 64 Mb, so i guess its normal.
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Hey don't worry, use this tool to check your video card -
Download GPU-Z 0.3.4 - FileHippo.com
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Old 08-13-09, 02:12 PM   #14
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IN my case, XP used to report as 128 and vista as 64 Mb, so i guess its normal.
Where does the rest 64 MB go ?

And will it be able handle games which require 128 MB memory ?
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Hey don't worry, use this tool to check your video card -
Download GPU-Z 0.3.4 - FileHippo.com
Now, it is showing memory size as 8 MB only.
What to do ?
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Old 08-13-09, 02:16 PM   #15
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Where does the rest 64 MB go ?

And will it be able handle games which require 128 MB memory ?
Maybe not as well as XP, i guess the 64 to Vista's aero interface.

Are you indeed using Vista or facing the problem in XP ? And you are talking about integrated graphics or graphics card.
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Maybe not as well as XP, i guess the 64 to Vista's aero interface.

Are you indeed using Vista or facing the problem in XP ? And you are talking about integrated graphics or graphics card.
Well, I have integrated graphic card.And I am facing this problem only in Vista.
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Old 08-13-09, 02:23 PM   #17
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yes, well then what i said above applies to you perfectly.
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yes, well then what i said above applies to you perfectly.
But,even if I disable aero the memory remains the same.(64 MB)
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Old 08-13-09, 02:46 PM   #19
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I guess its occupied irrespective of that !
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I guess its occupied irrespective of that !
So it means that i would never be able to play a game which require 128 MB memory ?.

Sad.
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