Q72161: MS-DOS 5 README.TXT: Notes on Memory Management

Article: Q72161
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:5.0
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Last Modified: 23-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system version 5.0 
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The following information was taken from the Microsoft MS-DOS 5 README.TXT file.
This is the packaged product of MS-DOS version 5.0 that is licensed to OEMs
(original equipment manufacturers).

NOTES ON MEMORY MANAGEMENT
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4.1 Problems Loading into the Upper Memory Area
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Some computers with hard disk controllers, specifically bus master DMA
controllers, may not be able to load device drivers or programs into the upper
memory area. Try adding a "DEVICE=SMARTDRV.SYS" (without the quotation marks)
command before any DEVICEHIGH commands in your CONFIG.SYS file.

4.2 Intel Expanded-Memory Driver (EMM.SYS)
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Use the Intel expanded-memory driver NE or E switch when installing the driver
for Above Board. See your Above Board documentation for more information.

4.3 Phoenix BIOS and HIMEM.SYS
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If your system includes a Phoenix BIOS and MS-DOS 5.0 doesn't work correctly, try
adding a "/machine:1" (without the quotation marks) or "/machine:8" (without the
quotation marks) switch to the DEVICE=HIMEM.SYS command in your CONFIG.SYS file.

Additional query words: 5.00

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Technology        : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS500
Version           : MS-DOS:5.0

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