Parameter

Description

Options

 

 

 

On-Chip Frame Buffer Size

This BIOS feature controls the amount of system memory

1MB, 4MB, 8MB,

 

that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when

16MB, 32MB,

 

the system boots up. Please visit http://www.rojakpot.com/

64MB, 128MB (for

 

showFreeBOG.aspx?lang=0&bogno=325 for more detailed

UMA)

 

settings.

1MB, 8MB (for

 

 

DVMT)

 

 

 

DVMT Mode

The BIOS feature that controls all this is the DVMT Mode

Fixed Mode

 

BIOS feature. It allows you to select the DVMT operating

DVMT Mode

 

mode.

Combo Mode

 

When set to Fixed Mode , the graphics driver will reserve a

 

 

 

fixed portion of the system memory as graphics memory.

 

 

This ensures that the graphics processor has a guaranteed

 

 

amount of graphics memory but the downside is once

 

 

allocated, this memory cannot be used by the operating

 

 

system even when it is not in use.

 

 

When set to DVMT Mode, the graphics chip will

 

 

dynamically allocate system memory as graphics memory,

 

 

according to system and graphics requirements. The

 

 

system memory is allocated as graphics memory when

 

 

graphics-intensive applications are running but when the

 

 

need for graphics memory drops, the allocated graphics

 

 

memory can be released to the operating system for other

 

 

uses.

 

 

When set to Combo Mode , the graphics driver will allocate

 

 

a fixed amount of memory as dedicated graphics memory,

 

 

as well as allow more system memory to be dynamically

 

 

allocated between the graphics processor and the

 

 

operating system.

 

 

It is recommended that you set this BIOS feature to DVMT

 

 

Mode for maximum performance. Setting it to DVMT Mode

 

 

ensures that system memory is dynamically allocated for

 

 

optimal balance between graphics and system

 

 

performance.

 

 

 

 

DVMT/FIXED Memory Size

It allows you to set the maximum amount of system

64MB

 

memory that can be allocated as graphics memory, but only

128MB

 

for the Fixed or DVMT operating modes. When the DVMT +

 

 

Fixed mode is selected, this BIOS feature is grayed out

 

 

because when in that operating mode, the graphics driver

 

 

automatically allocates a total of 128MB of graphics

 

 

memory.

 

 

When set to 64MB, up to 64MB of system memory can be

 

 

used as graphics memory.

 

 

When set to 128MB, up to 128MB of system memory can

 

 

be used as graphics memory.

 

 

 

 

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Acer L310 manual Uma

L310 specifications

The Acer L310 is a compact and versatile desktop computer that caters to users seeking a powerful yet space-saving solution for their home or office. Launched as part of Acer's lineup, the L310 is designed to meet the increasing demands of everyday computing, whether it be for work, entertainment, or educational purposes.

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