Nitro 5 an515 43. Inserting new RAM stick and readjusting VRAMs

vader_immortal
vader_immortal Member Posts: 2 New User
edited April 2022 in Nitro Gaming
Hey,
I have a Nitro 5 an515 43. I decided to add a RAM stick to my laptop. So, I have two questions;
1. Can I remove the warranty sticker on the back of my laptop without endangering my warranty?
2. How do I readjust the VRAM of my RAM after i add the RAM stick?


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  • sri369
    sri369 ACE Posts: 2,855 Pathfinder
    1. Check your local retailer from whom you purchased it.
    2. VRAM = video memory or virtual memory?
    For Virtual Memory:
    Right click on this PC
    --> properties
    --> advanced system settings
    --> advanced
    --> performance settings button
    --> advanced
    --> change button on virtual memory
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  • vader_immortal
    vader_immortal Member Posts: 2 New User

    1. Check your local retailer from whom you purchased it.
    Bought it from the acer store online
    2. VRAM = video memory or virtual memory?
    It's video memory (integrated graphics card is Vega 8)
  • sri369
    sri369 ACE Posts: 2,855 Pathfinder
    edited April 2022
    vader_immortal said:

    1. Check your local retailer from whom you purchased it.
    Bought it from the acer store online
    2. VRAM = video memory or virtual memory?
    It's video memory (integrated graphics card is Vega 8)
    1. check with that store about warranty
    2. For VRAM, you can increase via BIOS (if BIOS has that option) or via registry editor; however note that while this process does not increase dedicated memory, it merely tricks the system into believing it has more dedicated video memory. VRAM is adjusted dynamically as needed.

    Increase Dedicated VRAM from BIOS

    The first and the most recommended make-do solution is to adjust the VRAM allocation from your computer BIOS. Sure, this method is not applicable on all motherboards, but most manufacturers include an option to tweak the VRAM allocation.

    Here’s a quick guide on increasing the dedicated VRAM from the BIOS settings:

    1. Restart your computer and enter the BIOS settings at the next startup by pressing the dedicated BIOS key repeatedly during the bootup. Try pressing the F2, F5, F8, or Del key repeatedly. If that doesn’t work, search online for specific steps on entering the BIOS settings to your motherboard manufacturer.
    2. Once you reach the BIOS menu, look for a menu similar to Graphics Settings, Video Settings or VGA Share Memory Size. You can typically find it under the Advanced menu.
    3. Then, up the Pre-Allocated VRAM to whichever option suits you best.
    4. Save the configuration and restart your computer. At the next startup, use the procedure above to see if the VRAM count has been increased.

    If this method wasn’t applicable or you’re looking for a different approach that doesn’t involve altering BIOS settings, continue down to Method 2.

    Increase the Dedicated VRAM via Registry Editor

    Keep in mind that for most integrated graphics cards, the amount of VRAM reported in the Adapter Properties window is completely irrelevant for the actual performance since the system will automatically adjust it on an on-demand basis.

    However, some games and other application types will not allow you to run them if you are under the minimum specified VRAM. In this case, you can use a Registry Editor trick to modify the values so that the game will no longer encounter the error. Here’s a quick guide on how to do this:

    Note: Keep in mind that the following steps are only applicable for integrated GPUs from Intel. Also, this method won’t give you any performance or extra boost in your games/applications this method will only trick the games/applications to run on lower VRAM.

    1. Press Windows key + R to open up a Run box. Then, type “regedit” and hit Enter to open Registry Editor.
    2. Inside Registry Editor, use the left-hand pane to navigate to the following location:
      HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ Software \ Intel
    3. Right-click on the Intel key and choose New > Key and name it GMM.
    4. With the GMM key selected, move over to the right pane and select New > Dword (32-bit) Value and name it DedicatedSegmentSize.
    5. Double-click on DedicatedSegmentSize, set the Base to Decimal, and insert a value from 0 to 512. This value will be the amount of VRAM displayed inside the Adapter Properties menu.
    6. Save the changes and restart your computer to enforce the changes. At the next startup, see if you can start the game without the error.

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