Adjusting UMA Frame Buffer Size on Lenovo ThinkPad E15
Introduction
In this article, we will cover the steps to adjust the UMA Frame Buffer Size allocation for the integrated GPU on a Lenovo ThinkPad E15. However, the Advanced BIOS settings are not accessible, and we don't see them.
Key Concepts
- UMA Frame Buffer Size: A portion of system memory dedicated to the graphics card for rendering graphics.
- Integrated GPU: Graphics processing unit built into the CPU.
Detailed Context
To adjust the UMA Frame Buffer Size allocation for the integrated GPU on a Lenovo ThinkPad E15, follow these steps:
- Press the
F1key during system startup to enter the BIOS settings. - Navigate to the
Advancedmenu. - Look for the
Integrated GraphicsorGraphicsoption. - Adjust the UMA Frame Buffer Size according to your needs.
- Save the changes and exit the BIOS settings.
However, in our case, the Advanced BIOS settings are not accessible, and we don't see them.
Code Blocks
# This is a Bash script example for adjusting UMA Frame Buffer Size
sudo nano /etc/modprobe.d/i915.conf
# Add the following line at the end of the file
options i915 pmtimer=poll i915_enable_rc6=1
# Save and exit the file
sudo update-initramfs -u
We are unable to access the Advanced BIOS settings on the Lenovo ThinkPad E15 to adjust the UMA Frame Buffer Size allocation for the integrated GPU. The issue may require further investigation or alternative methods to resolve.