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  #21  
Old February 15th 07, 11:27 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.performance
Ron Martell
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Default V-Cache settings

"ssome" wrote:

So, how does one allow more than 512 mb of RAM in Win 98SE?
P5 2.6 MHz


In the [vcache] section of the system.ini file add the following line:
MaxFileCache=512000

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
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http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
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has never been in bed with a mosquito."
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Old February 16th 07, 03:48 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.performance
ssome
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Default V-Cache settings

so, with this line in, i can add another 512 mb of RAM to my mboard and all
will be well? no more 512 mb ram limit?

ssome

"Ron Martell" wrote in message
...
"ssome" wrote:

So, how does one allow more than 512 mb of RAM in Win 98SE?
P5 2.6 MHz


In the [vcache] section of the system.ini file add the following line:
MaxFileCache=512000

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
Syberfix Remote Computer Repair

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."



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Old February 16th 07, 03:48 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.performance
ssome
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Default V-Cache settings

so, with this line in, i can add another 512 mb of RAM to my mboard and all
will be well? no more 512 mb ram limit?

ssome

"Ron Martell" wrote in message
...
"ssome" wrote:

So, how does one allow more than 512 mb of RAM in Win 98SE?
P5 2.6 MHz


In the [vcache] section of the system.ini file add the following line:
MaxFileCache=512000

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
Syberfix Remote Computer Repair

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."



  #24  
Old February 16th 07, 08:32 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.performance
Ron Martell
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Default V-Cache settings

"ssome" wrote:

so, with this line in, i can add another 512 mb of RAM to my mboard and all
will be well? no more 512 mb ram limit?


That setting will stop Windows 98 from producing false "out of memory"
type errors that result when Windows attempts to map an excessively
large amount of RAM for use as disk cache.

Once you get up into the 1 gb range and beyond with total RAM you do
run the risk of other errors that are caused by hardware interactions
(the exact cause has never been precisely defined). These errors are
rare when there is only 1 gb of RAM but become more common as you
increase the RAM beyond 1 gb.

For this type of situation it is necessary to use a MaxPhysPage
limitation in the [386enh] section of the system.ini, or just reduce
the total installed RAM. The need for the MaxPhysPage parameter is
mostly encountered on systems that are dual booting with Windows XP
(or Vista) and Windows 98, and have a fairly large amount of RAM
installed for use by Windows XP/Vista.

Insofar as I am aware there has never been a documented instance of
anyone successfully using Windows 98 on a computer with more than 1.5
gb of RAM installed unless the MaxPhysPage parameter is used.

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
Syberfix Remote Computer Repair

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."
  #25  
Old February 16th 07, 08:32 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.performance
Ron Martell
External Usenet User
 
Posts: 240
Default V-Cache settings

"ssome" wrote:

so, with this line in, i can add another 512 mb of RAM to my mboard and all
will be well? no more 512 mb ram limit?


That setting will stop Windows 98 from producing false "out of memory"
type errors that result when Windows attempts to map an excessively
large amount of RAM for use as disk cache.

Once you get up into the 1 gb range and beyond with total RAM you do
run the risk of other errors that are caused by hardware interactions
(the exact cause has never been precisely defined). These errors are
rare when there is only 1 gb of RAM but become more common as you
increase the RAM beyond 1 gb.

For this type of situation it is necessary to use a MaxPhysPage
limitation in the [386enh] section of the system.ini, or just reduce
the total installed RAM. The need for the MaxPhysPage parameter is
mostly encountered on systems that are dual booting with Windows XP
(or Vista) and Windows 98, and have a fairly large amount of RAM
installed for use by Windows XP/Vista.

Insofar as I am aware there has never been a documented instance of
anyone successfully using Windows 98 on a computer with more than 1.5
gb of RAM installed unless the MaxPhysPage parameter is used.

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
Syberfix Remote Computer Repair

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."
  #26  
Old February 27th 07, 01:19 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.performance
ssome
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Posts: 85
Default V-Cache settings

System.ini line in
another 512 mb of RAM in, DDR 400 3200
and all seems to be working fine

ssome


"ssome" wrote in message
. ..
So, how does one allow more than 512 mb of RAM in Win 98SE?
P5 2.6 MHz

ssome

"USR" wrote in message
...
In my opinion, you should not make any changes to VCache settings unless

you
have more then 512MB of memory in your computer system.


"Rubyjack" wrote in message
...
What would you suggest I have as Min & Max settings for V-Cache?

I have PII350MZ with 64MB ram.


Thanks,
Dan








  #27  
Old February 27th 07, 01:19 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.performance
ssome
External Usenet User
 
Posts: 85
Default V-Cache settings

System.ini line in
another 512 mb of RAM in, DDR 400 3200
and all seems to be working fine

ssome


"ssome" wrote in message
. ..
So, how does one allow more than 512 mb of RAM in Win 98SE?
P5 2.6 MHz

ssome

"USR" wrote in message
...
In my opinion, you should not make any changes to VCache settings unless

you
have more then 512MB of memory in your computer system.


"Rubyjack" wrote in message
...
What would you suggest I have as Min & Max settings for V-Cache?

I have PII350MZ with 64MB ram.


Thanks,
Dan








 




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