PAVP Lite Mode

Common Options : 32MB, 48MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB

Quick Review

This BIOS option actually sets the amount of system memory reserved for use by the Intel integrated graphics core if the PAVP Lite mode is selected (via the PAVP Mode BIOS option). In other words, it is the DVMT/FIXED Memory BIOS option in disguise.

When set to 32MB, the BIOS will allocate 32 MB of system memory as graphics memory.

When set to 48MB, the BIOS will allocate 48 MB of system memory as graphics memory.

When set to 64MB, the BIOS will allocate 64 MB of system memory as graphics memory.

When set to 128MB, the BIOS will allocate 128 MB of system memory as graphics memory.

When set to 256MB, the BIOS will allocate 256 MB of system memory as graphics memory.

The allocated graphics memory can only be accessed by the integrated graphics core and will not be visible or usable to the operating system and applications.

If you only use your computer for work, or play games that are not graphics-intensive, you should set this BIOS option to 32MB. That is more than enough framebuffer memory to support a 30" LCD monitor, even with 32-bit colour and triple-buffering enabled.

You can increase the amount of graphics memory reserved if you use more than 1 monitor, or play 3D games that will require additional space for texture storage. However, the performance of the integrated graphics core is only partially dependent on the amount of graphics memory. Doubling the amount of graphics memory will not double the performance of the integrated graphics core.

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