"M.I.5¾" wrote:


It is not the sequence of loading that determines the memory allocation. It
is how the plug and pray routine allocated the memory when the hardware was
first installed. Once the allocation has been made, it stays fixed unless
something is installed which requires a reallocation (usually something with
a large allocation requirement). Changing the allocation will only release
the address space if there isn't something occupying an address lower than
your graphics card (and even then, it is allocated in blocks). This is most
likeley, because addresses are invariably allocated well below this address.
This is a reflection of the fact that the video adapter is one of the first
things to be installed.


Is it possible if I find and deinstall something that is allocated higher in
the memory and then reinstall it, it may be possible memory allocated to
video will change and I may get back my 512MB or a little bit less?



My nVidia control panel has a hardware tab, but it is a newer 8600 family
device so yours may differ.


I didn't see a "system info" link at the very bottom of nVidia control panel.
It gives me for both:
- ForceWare version : 156.19
- Memory : 512MB (dedicated 256MB)
- Video BIOS version : 60.84.66.00.05
- IRQ : 16
- Bus : PCI Express x16
Then a list of components (DLL) all of the same version (6.14.11.5619)
Do you know what does the "memory" line mean?

Once again your post learned me much.
Michel