You'll need to return the system and replace it with a higher-end model -- the one with the ATI HD5470 video chip option. You bought the base model, which has integrated video.
well but what if i play with the VRAM it to 128mb or 256mb i think tht would be nice given tht the processor is i must say quick.Or else can't i buy a graphic card(ATI, NVIDEA) and replace the intel graphic card?????cause really dont think returning it now will tht easy given its already been 10days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ANY advice other advice will be kindly accepted thxs ;)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thxs for the reply.ok so there isn't any free slots like in a desktop pc where you can change the graphic card,in tht case cant i increase my 64mb dedicated memory as there is a max of 763mb while going through bios or registry ??????????????????????
You can't manually adjust the video RAM allocation - nor can you install a video card. Whether Intel or ATI, the video chip is part of the mainboard - not a separate card. You COULD replace the system board - but that will not only be expensive (on a new system well over $400) but it will also cost you the system warranty.
You have 64 MB of video memory. The video circuity can borrow the additional 763MB from the normal laptop memory if needed and the memory is not needed for other reasons. You can make NO CHANGES in this arrangement - PERIOD. Everything is controlled by the computer.
There isn't one - yet. MSI announced one (the GUS -- http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/msi-graphics-upgrade-solution-seeks-an-expresscard-slot-to-call/) but hasn't shipped it. ASUS announced one several years ago but never shipped it, as well - the XG Station.
If this ever ships, it will be an option if you're willing to turn your notebook into a desktop (these MUST use an external monitor - they do not work with the internal display panel).
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September 14th, 2010 05:00
You'll need to return the system and replace it with a higher-end model -- the one with the ATI HD5470 video chip option. You bought the base model, which has integrated video.
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well but what if i play with the VRAM it to 128mb or 256mb i think tht would be nice given tht the processor is i must say quick.Or else can't i buy a graphic card(ATI, NVIDEA) and replace the intel graphic card?????cause really dont think returning it now will tht easy given its already been 10days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ANY advice other advice will be kindly accepted thxs ;)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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September 14th, 2010 17:00
Thxs for the reply.ok so there isn't any free slots like in a desktop pc where you can change the graphic card,in tht case cant i increase my 64mb dedicated memory as there is a max of 763mb while going through bios or registry ??????????????????????
ejn63
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September 14th, 2010 17:00
You can't manually adjust the video RAM allocation - nor can you install a video card. Whether Intel or ATI, the video chip is part of the mainboard - not a separate card. You COULD replace the system board - but that will not only be expensive (on a new system well over $400) but it will also cost you the system warranty.
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September 14th, 2010 19:00
You have 64 MB of video memory. The video circuity can borrow the additional 763MB from the normal laptop memory if needed and the memory is not needed for other reasons. You can make NO CHANGES in this arrangement - PERIOD. Everything is controlled by the computer.
Stephane1200
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September 15th, 2010 05:00
well then i guess last resort would be to get an external graphic card is tht viable????
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There isn't one - yet. MSI announced one (the GUS -- http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/msi-graphics-upgrade-solution-seeks-an-expresscard-slot-to-call/) but hasn't shipped it. ASUS announced one several years ago but never shipped it, as well - the XG Station.
If this ever ships, it will be an option if you're willing to turn your notebook into a desktop (these MUST use an external monitor - they do not work with the internal display panel).