Specifying HIMEM Handlers for Acer Computers (74836)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0a
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.21
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q74836

SUMMARY

During Acer's hardware compatibility test for Acer computers, certain machines were found to work optimally using the /Machine:7 (/M:7) HIMEM.SYS handler. The normal handler for Acer 1100 computers is /M:6, or /M:ACER1100.

MORE INFORMATION

The following is a list of Acer machines that use the /M:7 handler:

Acer 1100/25E
Acer 1116/SX
Acer 1120/SX
Acer 1170
Acer 1200
Acer 915P

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/12/2003
Keywords:KB74836
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