How to share memroy ?

[sco1984]

I have IBM Thinkpad R50e-1834-EQ1 model.
We can share memmory up to 64 MB for video right ? By default its
8 MB shared. I want to know how to share more memory . Pls advice.
I updated my BIOS to latest version. I cant find any option in BIOS
where i can share more memory. Pls guide .

Thanx,
Regards,
Amey.

[K. Eng]

As far as I know, the GMA900 graphics in the Intel chipset will only use as much system memory as it needs. The GMA900 will scale upwards in the memory it uses if the graphics system needs the memory.

Edit - the R50e uses the Extreme Graphics 2, but still has the Dynamic Video Memory Technology: http://www.intel.com/products/chipsets/eg2/

http://www.intel.com/products/chipsets/gma900/index.htm
ftp://download.intel.com/design/chipset ... 262304.pdf

DVMT ensures the most efficient use of available memory –
regardless of frame buffer or main memory size – for balanced 2D/3D graphics performance and
system performance. DVMT dynamically responds to system requirements and applications’
demands, by allocating the proper amount of display, texturing and buffer memory after the
operating system has booted. For example, a 3D application when launched may require more
vertex buffer memory to enhance the complexity of objects or more texture memory to enhance
the richness of the 3D environment.