hp_user -
I checked out the HP site for your system, downloaded the manuals . . . surprise, surprise - they didn't mention Bios settings. I did find out where you need to look for the information on disabling the onboard graphics (from the HP site):

"Disabling the On-Board Video to Install a Video Card. Many HP Pavilions come with the video on the computer's main board. If the HP Pavilion uses the i815 chipset, then use the link above for special instructions (the linked document lists the HP Pavilions with the i815 chipset). For all other HP Pavilions, the on-board video needs to be disabled in either the BIOS or by changing a jumper on the main board. Go to HP's Search Support Page, type HP's Search Support Page and search on Jumper Settings."

Here's the url where I found the info: http://h20015.www2.hp.com/en/documen...h05529&cat=faq

As for the allocation setting: "Unified Memory Architecture (UMA) is memory that can be used by the system and the video display at the same time. Giving more memory to the display will reduce memory available to the system. The system will run better if the UMA memory is set lower and the display is set at a smaller resolution with fewer colors. The system memory (as viewed in System Manager, Performance) is reduced in direct proportion to the amount of UMA VGA RAM. On systems with 256Mb or more of system RAM, video RAM can be set higher to improve video performance."

If you're interested in a manual for the AM37 motherboard (am37_a0_eng.pdf), you'll find it here: http://www.fic.com.tw/support/mother...x?model_id=107

Proprietary systems 'rewrite' Bios settings to suit their needs, so don't expect every setting to be exactly the same. As I suggested in my earlier post, the "Bios Tweak and Overclocking Guide" at Techspot can steer you in the right direction for setup plus it explains what the setting is for. It is an excellent read. If you can't locate it, let me know and I'll find the url or send you a copy of mine.

Good luck with your system and I hope this has been of some help to you.

V.