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Changing Video Memory Size
The computer's main memory is dynamically shared with the video RAM (VRAM). You can decrease the system's VRAM or
increase it for graphic-intensive applications.
Changing the video memory size automatically changes the system's main memory size and may also affect the
performance of some programs.
To change the video memory size
1.
Disconnect all attached devices, except the AC adapter.
2.
Restart the computer by clicking Start, Turn Off Computer, and Restart.
3.
While restarting, press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS Setup window appears.
4.
Press the Right Arrow key
5.
Press the Down Arrow key
list of memory size options.
6.
Press the Up Arrow
7.
Select Save and Exit by pressing the F10 key. The Setup Confirmation window appears.
8.
Make sure Yes is selected, and press Enter. The computer automatically restarts.
To check the video memory size
1.
Click Start, and then All Programs.
2.
Point to Sony Notebook Setup, and click Sony Notebook Setup from the submenu. The Sony Notebook Setup
window appears.
3.
On the About This Computer tab, check the video memory size in the System information box.
to select the Advanced tab.
to select UMA Video Memory Size, and press Enter. A window appears with a
or Down Arrow
keys to select a memory size, and press Enter.
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