Base memory

Base memory

Base memory is the first 640 kibibytes (KiB) of recognised memory on an IBM Compatible PC, also called Conventional memory.

In modern usage, the term Base memory is used to refer to the amount of RAM memory installed on a new computer, which can be significantly upgraded in future [http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm.jhtml?term=base+memory] .

For more information on the 640 KiB base memory, please refer to the Conventional memory article.

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