Article ID: 000092416 Content Type: Product Information & Documentation Last Reviewed: 02/23/2024

Do You Need a Resizable BAR to Use Intel® Arc™ Graphics?

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Summary

Intel® Arc™ Graphics provides best performance with a resizable BAR but it's not a requirement to run the GPU.

Description

Want to know if Intel® Arc™ Graphics will still work on a system without a resizable BAR.

Resolution

Resizable BAR (or Smart Access Memory) must be enabled for optimal performance when using Intel® Arc™ A-Series Graphics. Though, Intel® Arc™ Graphics can still work on a system without Resizable BAR enabled.

Additional information

Resizable bar is a motherboard feature that can be enabled under BIOS settings. Consult with your motherboard manufacturer to determine whether your motherboard supports resizable BAR.