XMS or Extended Memory Specification is the specification describing the use of IBM PCextended memory in real mode for storing data (but not executable code). Memory is made available by extended memory manager (XMM) software. The XMM functions are accessible through interrupt 2FH. IBM PC (IBM 5150) with keyboard and green screen monochrome monitor (IBM 5151), running MS-DOS 5. ... Extended memory refers to memory above the first megabyte of address space in an IBM PC with an 80286 or later processor. ... Real mode is an operating mode of 80286 and later x86-compatible CPUs. ...
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