Memory managment for 286 machine

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From: L N Chung
Date: Fri, 03 May 1991 15:25

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We have a 286 machine with C&T chip set, and 5 MB of memory. Currently it is
running DrDos ver 5, and 4dos 3.03, himem.sys and windows 3. We are able to
hiload all the other device drivers. What I want to do is to set aside some
of the 5 MB memory as expanded memory for programs like word perfect and
Quattro Pro.

What is the best way of doing it? I have tried using the ems40 package to
simulate expanded memory, but Word Perfect doesn't run with it.  Can I
set everything to expanded memory using C&T driver, and simulated extended
memory insteaded? What tools do I need for this?

Is there any reliable ems, xms testing programs around?

I think we have a 212B chip on the motherboard, but the bios setup keep
thinking it is a 212. Does this mathers? Anybody got any experience using
it?

Sorry it is another memory related question. I will get round to upgrading
to 386 one day...

Many Thanks.

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