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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 computers 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 1-MB boundary. Early IBM personal
computers could not use memory above 1 MB, but current PCs and
their software can use extended memory.
Total Memory:
Displays the total memory in the system.
BIOS
