Re: How to add memory to kernel

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On Mon, Apr 30, 2007 at 11:11:04PM +0200, Rafa?? Bilski wrote:
> I have Geode based, small machine, running Linux 2.6.21-rc7. 
> It is Wyse 3360SE. Machine has 32MB RAM, but Linux is reporting 
> only 27MB of RAM. It is, I think, because some part is used for 
> framebuffer. I don't need it. I see that it is possible to 
> disable graphics part of Geode. I would have more RAM and, if 
> I understand correcly, extra 4KB of CPU cache available.
> How can I add framebuffer memory to kernel's free memory pool?

Usually done through the BIOS, just decrease the amount of RAM for the
video device. If that doesn't work, you're out of luck.


Erik

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