himem
Device driver for XMS and higher memory.
device=c:\fdos\bin\himem.exe [options]
Options
/MAX=###
Limits the maximum amount of RAM to be controlled to ###Kb.
/METHOD:XXX
Specifies the method used for A20 handling.
Possible values for XXX:
ALWAYSON: Assume that A20 line is permanently ON.
BIOS: Use the BIOS to toggle the A20 line.
FAST: Use port 92h, bypass INT 15h test.
PS2: Use port 92h, bypass PS/2 test.
KBC: Use the keyboard controller.
PORT92: Use port 92h always.
/HMAMIN=n
Specify the number (n) of Kb that a program must request to gain
access to the HMA (default: 0).
/NOX2MAX32
Do not limit XMS 2.0 free memory report to 32M - 1K.
/NUMHANDLES=n
Sets the number of memory handles that will be obtainable by programs.
Default is 32
Minimum is 8
Maximum is 128
/VERBOSE
Gives extra information during installation. Useful for bug reports.
/NOABOVE16
Tells himem not to attempt to detect XMS memory above 64MB, i.e. only
use the lower 64MB.
/TESTMEM:ON|OFF
Perform or skip extended memory testing (default: OFF).
/X
Do not use INT 15h function E820h to detect greater than i64M.
/X2MAX32
Limit XMS 2.0 free memory report to 32M - 1K (default).
/LOG
Logs the driver activity to a log file.
Copyright © 2004 Rob Platt
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