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4.3.7 Memory
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 64 MB, 128 MB, 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 1MB boundary. Early IBM personal computers could not use memory
above 1 MB, but current PCs and their software can use extended memory.
Total Memory
System total memory is the sum of base memory, extended memory, and other
memory.
4.4 Advanced BIOS Features Menu
These screens (Figure 3.1 and 3.2) contain industry-standard options additional to
the core PC AT BIOS. This section describes all fields offered by Award Software in
this screen. Some fields may vary from those in your Setup program. Your system
builder may omit or modify some fields.
4.4.1 Virus Warning
When enabled, you receive a warning message if a program (specifically a virus)
attempts to write to the boot sector or the partition table of the hard disk drive. You