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Re: How to add memory to kernel



> 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
I'm out of luck.

Thanks
Rafał



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