Linux-kernel mailing list archive 1999-34,: Re: How to setup Linux server use > 64MB RAM

# Re: How to setup Linux server use > 64MB RAM

Dave DeMaagd (demaagd@imagegroup.com)
Thu, 26 Aug 1999 09:49:42 -0400

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Thierry Vignaud <tvignaud@mandrakesoft.com> wrote:
> > Sorry for stupid question, but I forgot that document.
> > Pls. show me the document that explains it in detail if possible.
>
> linux is said to be able to view all memory by itself.
> sadly, there are bogus motherboards that prevent him to view more than
> 64Mb.
> look at man bootparams : you may append either "mem=128m" or
> "mem=0x8000000"
>
That should only be necessary if you are using a 2.0.x kernel, the
2.[123].x kernels should not require that (I don't think it'll hurt).

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