Disable on-board graphics. . .

Discussion in 'Processors, Motherboards & Memory' started by _syd_E_fex_, Aug 19, 2010.

  1. _syd_E_fex_

    _syd_E_fex_ Newbie

    Motherboard : Biostar A780L
    Graphics Card : GeForce GTS 250 (Zotac)
    Ram : 4 gigs

    I have been trying to disable the on-board graphics for a while now but to no avail. I still have my ram shared at 3.25 gb. Any help would be kindly appreciated.

    Thanks
     
    Last edited: Aug 19, 2010
    _syd_E_fex_, Aug 19, 2010
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  2. zy

    zy zynine.com Staff Member

    That has nothing to do with your on-board graphics. What OS are you using? 32-bit?
     
    zy, Aug 19, 2010
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  3. _syd_E_fex_

    _syd_E_fex_ Newbie

    yep Im running 32bit, windows XP. Is there any way I use all my ram and not share anything ?

    thanks for the response
     
    _syd_E_fex_, Aug 19, 2010
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  4. The_YongGrand

    The_YongGrand Just Started

    32-bit Windows XP wouldn't recognize 4 or more GB RAM, so it is limited to at least 3GB inside.

    If you really need 4GB and above, the 64-bit operating systems will do.
     
    The_YongGrand, Aug 19, 2010
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  5. _syd_E_fex_

    _syd_E_fex_ Newbie

    thanks, that makes sense. . .
    sorry for the noob quesiton though. . .

    so that means when I install vista it should work right ??
     
    _syd_E_fex_, Aug 20, 2010
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  6. zy

    zy zynine.com Staff Member

    It has to be 64-bit.
     
    zy, Aug 20, 2010
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  7. The_YongGrand

    The_YongGrand Just Started

    Make sure you get the ones with the 64-bit.

    You can try getting the Windows 7 (Home Premium edition) with 64-bit too. :thumb:
     
    The_YongGrand, Aug 20, 2010
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  8. Ishtim

    Ishtim Super Moderator

    64 bit can utilize up to 128GB of RAM. :faint:
     
    Ishtim, Aug 20, 2010
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  9. zy

    zy zynine.com Staff Member

    But the limit is hardware limitation :|
     
    zy, Aug 20, 2010
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  10. _syd_E_fex_

    _syd_E_fex_ Newbie

    excellent advice. . .

    thanks a mil :mrgreen:
     
    _syd_E_fex_, Aug 21, 2010
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  11. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    You can install any operating system, but for you to make use of more than 3+GB, you need a 64-bit operating system. Doesn't matter if it's Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7, as long as it's 64-bit.
     
    Adrian Wong, Aug 21, 2010
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