Toshiba M500 User Manual page 31

F eatu r e s
The actual specifications vary depending on the model that you purchased.
Processor
Built-in
Memory
Slots
Video RAM
If your computer is configured with more than 3 GB memory, the memory
might be displayed as approximately 3 GB only (depending on the computer's
hardware specifications).
This is correct because the operating system usually displays the available
memory instead of the physical memory (RAM) built into the computer.
Various system components (like the video adapter's GPU and PCI devices
like Wireless LAN, etc.) require their own memory space. Since a 32-bit
operating system cannot address more than 4 GB of memory, these system
resources overlap the physical memory. It is a technical limitation that the
overlapped memory is not available to the operating system. Even though
some tools might display the actual physical memory built into your computer,
the memory available to the operating system will still be approximately 3 GB
only.
User 's Manual
Your computer is equipped with one processor
and processor type varies depending on model.
To check which type of processor is included in
your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic
Tool Utility by clicking Start
TOSHIBA Utilities
PC2-6400 1GB, 2GB, or 4GB
Up to 4GB memory module can be installed in
the memory slot for a maximum of 8GB system
memory.
The actual amount of useable system memory will
be less than the installed memory modules.
The memory in a computer's graphics adaptor
used to store the image displayed on a bitmap
display.
The amount of Video RAM available is dependent
on the computer's system memory.
Start Control Panel
Personalization Display
display settings (left menu).
The amount of Video RAM can be verified by
clicking the Advanced Settings... button in the
Display Settings window.
Introduction
All Programs
PC Diagnostic Tool.
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