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Q68731: ALR 386 Computers with Memory Cache Require EMMExclude

Article: Q68731
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 06-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11 
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SUMMARY
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When you run Microsoft Windows, Advanced Logic Research (ALR) recommends using
the "EMMEXCLUDE=" parameter in the [386Enh] section of the SYSTEM.INI file when
the memory cache and/or the shadow RAM feature is enabled.

For example:

     [386Enh]
     EMMEXCLUDE=E000-FFFF

MORE INFORMATION
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Most newer ALR 386 computers feature a 32K or 64K static memory cache or 128/64
dual memory cache. The cache is always set to the E000-FFFF memory range.
Windows should not use this range if this feature is enabled.

The products included here, ALR computers, are manufactured by vendors
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
these product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.00a 3.10 3.11 umb uma

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a kbWin310 kbWin311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11

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