Noob Q regarding graphics

[Inhabitant of Zion]

Hi

> There's a problem with some Dells that share system RAM with the
> video card. Apparently, the default BIOS setting is very low, and
> for some reason, the X driver can't change it (though the Windows
> driver can). You might try going into the system BIOS and seeing if
> there's a setting for memory size.
> 

Yes I took a look and the default is 1Mb but it only gives the option
of changing it to a maximum of 8Mb.

Will try this and see what happens.

Cheers

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