Shared RAM

[Mike Hoy]

Mark Panen wrote:

>Hi
>
>How does this shared RAM story work. My laptop specs state that i have
>512 MB RAM but free only shows about 448, ok so i know 64 is going to
>the vga card.
>
>What my question is, have i got 512 installed or do i have 448
>installed and a 64 MB vga card, maybe i should answer my own quesion
>as i don't think you get 448 MB RAM.
>
>I just don't understand why free shows up 448  and not 512 ? Is the
>vga chip taking the RAM away on boot ?
>
>  
>
go into BIOS and change it if you like