Extended Memory Specification
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Extended Memory Specification
(storage)(XMS) The specification describing the use of IBM PC extended 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.
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