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Q105792: Machine Hangs Using HIMEM /TESTMEM

Article: Q105792
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:6.2,6.21,6.22; WINDOWS:3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 19-MAY-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system versions 6.2, 6.21, 6.22 
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SYMPTOMS
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The memory test performed by HIMEM.SYS version 3.10 may fail (possibly causing
your system to stop responding [hang]) if your machine uses a hardware cache
controller.

CAUSE
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Some hardware cache controllers do not handle 16-megabyte and 32-megabyte memory
boundaries well. As a result, the HIMEM.SYS memory test fails.

RESOLUTION
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To work around this problem, disable the hardware cache controller or contact
your hardware vendor for assistance.

Additional query words: 6.22 6.20 memtest AMI BIOS Setup

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS621 kbMSDOS622 kbMSDOS620
Version           : MS-DOS:6.2,6.21,6.22; WINDOWS:3.11

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