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storage (UMB) Up to 64 kilobytes of the expanded memorypage frame above the first 64 kilobytes. The UMB can be used

to store TSR programs or device drivers thereby freeing

parts of the precious conventional memory. The UMB is

provided by special memory manager programs; many EMMs can

provide UMB as well.

(1996-01-10)

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