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Q77351: Samsung S-5200 Requires HIMEM /MACHINE:12

Article: Q77351
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:5.x,6.0,6.2,6.21,6.22
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system versions 5.0, 5.0a, 6.0, 6.2, 6.21, 6.22 
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SYMPTOMS
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The automatic A20 handler detection scheme employed by HIMEM.SYS in MS-DOS may
not install the proper A20 handler on SAMSUNG S-5200 computers.

CAUSE
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On SAMSUMG S-5200 laptop computers, HIMEM.SYS may install A20 handler number 1.
This may result in erratic behavior on the machine when extended memory is
accessed.

WORKAROUND
==========

To correct this problem, the A20 handler number 12 should be installed. Add the
following line to the CONFIG.SYS file to install the proper handler:

  device=c:\dos\himem.sys /machine:12

REFERENCES
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"Microsoft MS-DOS User's Guide and Reference," version 5.0, pages 610-613.


Additional query words: 6.22 5.00 5.00a 6.00 6.20

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS621 kbMSDOS622 kbMSDOS620 kbMSDOS600 kbMSDOS500 kbMSDOS500a
Version           : MS-DOS:5.x,6.0,6.2,6.21,6.22

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