Solved dedicated video memory reduced after formatting hdd

[niqolax]

I bought a uk used hp pavilion dv6 notebook pc.it has 8gb ram,intel corei7 processor,500gb hdd,windows 7 64bit.when I checked the advanced setting,it showed
Total system memory: 5.03gb
Dedicated video memory: 1.3gb
Shared system memory: 3.7gb
Bt I started having problems with the hard drive and I formatted it and installed a windows7 ultimate 64bit. The problem now is dat when I checked the settings again it showed
Total video memory: 1.694gb
Dedicated video memory: 64mb
Shared system memory: 1.630gb
The laptop has two graphics card,an intel hd 3000 and an amd 6770m graphics card...but the amd graphics card is not working properly...I can't even play some old games on d laptop anymore.pls I don't know if there's a way to get back d old video memory or if the 64mb can be increased..thanks in advance

 

[maxie]

Hi Welcome to Seven Forums ... What was the Original OS that was Installed on your Laptop ..

Also what is the exact Model Number ? .....

 

[niqolax]

The original os was windows 7
ultimate
Model number hp pavilion Dv6-6c47cl

 

[maxie]

Did you Install the Drivers from the Manufactures Website ?..

 

[niqolax]

Yes I did...I installed all the necessary drivers

 

[maxie]

What is the Driver Date for each Card ..


Which Card did this Information come from ...


Total video memory: 1.694gb
Dedicated video memory: 64mb
Shared system memory: 1.630gb

 

[niqolax]

The information from the intel hd 3000 graphics card...

 

[maxie]

Intel HD cards uses the system RAM as video memory

The quantity of memory used is usually dynamic and will vary depending on a number of things.....

You have switchable Graphics ... Is you other Card not working ?

 

[niqolax]

That's the issue.I think its working but how can I switch to the amd graphics card...pls help ooh...d whole stuff is getting frustrating

 

[maxie]

Please Post the Drivers dates ... Select the Display Adapter right click and select Property s/ Driver ..

The Graphics switch when needed it is automatic ..

 

[niqolax]

For the amd, its 28-march-2013
For the intel,its. 06-december-2013

 

[niqolax]

For the amd,its 28-march-2013
For the intel,its. 06-december-2013

 

[maxie]

That could be your problem Manufactures Mode their Drivers ..

This package provides the AMD High-Definition (HD) Graphics Driver and Catalyst Control Center for supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system. For notebooks with switchable graphics modes, this package includes drivers for both graphics processing units (GPUs). Switchable graphics enable users to switch between a power-saving graphics mode (normally used under battery power) and a high-performance graphics mode. If high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) video output is supported, this package also installs the HDMI Audio Driver.


So silly as it seems i would try the old Drivers from the Link below ..


You will have to Uninstall the Drivers first .. But make sure you Download the old Drivers before Uninstalling ...


AMD High-Definition Graphics Driver - HP Pavilion dv6-6c47cl Entertainment Notebook PC | HP® Support

 

[niqolax]

Thank u sevenforum...I finally found the solution to the problem...I downloaded the AMD catalyst control centre from AMD main site...and after I installed it,the original video ram came back...I now hav 1.3gb dedicated video memory and 5.03gb total video memory on my system.. Thanks guys....many love

 

[maxie]

Well done .. Glad you got the issue sorted ...