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4. BIOS SETUP

No errors POST does not stop for any errors.

All errors If the BIOS detect any non-fatal error, POST stops and prompts

you to take corrective action.

All, But

Keyboard

POST does not stop for a keyboard error, but stops for all other

errors.

All, But Diskette POST does not stop for diskette drive errors, but stops for all

other errors.

All, But

Disk/Key

POST does not stop for a keyboard or disk error, but stops for

all other errors.

4.3.7 Memory

You cannot change any values in the Memory fields; they are only for your information.

The fields show the total installed random access memory (RAM) and amounts

allocated to base memory, extended memory, and other (high) memory, RAM is

counted in kilobytes (KB: approximately one thousand bytes) and megabytes (MB:

approximately one million bytes).

RAM is the computer’s working memory, where the computer stores programs and

data currently being used, so they are accessible to the CPU. Modern personal

computers may contain up to 64MB, 128MB, or more.

Base Memory

Typically 640 KB. Also called conventional memory. The DOS operating system and

conventional applications use this area.

Extended Memory

Above the 1-MB boundary. Early IBM personal computers could not use memory

above 1 MB, but current PCs and their software can use extended memory.

Other Memory

Between 640 KB and 1 MB; often called High memory. DOS may load terminate-and-

stay-resident (TSR) programs, such as device drivers, in this area, to free as much

conventional memory as possible for applications. Lines in your CONFIG.SYS file

that start with LOADHIGH load programs into high memory

Total memory

1 2 ... 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 ... 58 59

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