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386MAX version 6
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The Intelligent Memory Manager
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386MAX, version 6 automatically relocates memory resident software such as
network shells, pop-up utilities and device drivers, into unused regions of
address space between 640K and 1MB (high DOS). This relocation increases
conventional memory, allowing today's large, memory-intensive applications
to run more efficiently. 386MAX is essential for LAN environments, where
network software stretches conventional memory to its limits.
386MAX's advanced suite of memory recovery and optimization tools work
together to provide more of the extra memory you need to run Windows,
networks and pop-up utilities and still have room for your applications.
See how 386MAX - the intelligent memory manager - benefits you:
Benefit from Advanced Memory Recovery
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386MAX includes several advanced technologies to ensure that the maximum
amount of usable (contiguous) high DOS memory is recovered. This newly
found and utilized space can then be used as an alternative storage area
for resident software that was previously loaded into low DOS memory.
ROMsearch Recovers More High DOS
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ROMsearch recovers up to 40K additional high DOS. ROMsearch executes all
possible BIOS functions and then determines which address spaces are not
being used and recovers them as usable high DOS.
Automatically Recovers the Monochrome Display Area
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386MAX automatically detects the video chipset on EGA/VGA systems and where
possible recovers that region as high DOS. This automatic chipset
detection scheme enhances reliability on super - VGA systems which may use
the monochrome region in certain graphics modes.
More Memory on Compaq Systems
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386MAX recovers an additional 32K of high DOS on many Compaq 386 systems.
This latest version of 386MAX, increases the number of supported systems.
Benefit From Memory Optimization
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After recovering the maximum amount of usable high DOS address space,
386MAX optimizes this memory to ensure that it's used most efficiently.
MAXIMIZE searches through thousands of possible configurations using the
advanced tools and technologies described below, before finding the optimal
configuration for each system.
VGA Swap Provides More Usable High DOS on VGA/EGA Systems
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386MAX creates more usable high DOS by reducing fragmentation on VGA/EGA
systems. If 386MAX detects a VGA or EGA BIOS it will automatically
relocate the video BIOS to the monochrome display area. The result is a
significant increase in contiguous high DOS memory on all VGA or EGA
systems that do not use the monochrome display area.
Intelligent Region Selection and Program Reordering
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As part of the MAXIMIZE process both resident software demands and
available high DOS memory are analyzed. Using a proprietary algorithm,
device drivers and memory resident programs are then loaded in optimal
order and the best memory region is selected. Thousands of different
configurations are analyzed to guarantee the most efficient use of high DOS
memory.
Support For Embedded Batch Files
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386MAX automatically optimizes program loading for batch files executed
from AUTOEXEC.BAT. This is particularly useful for networks, where related
system configuration statements are commonly isolated and organized.
Benefit From Ease of Use
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386MAX breaks through the complexities of memory management. Completely
mouse driven with context sensitive help, the fully integrated 386MAX is
perfect for both experienced and novice users.
Automatic Installation and Configuration
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386MAX automatically configures each system. The novice user can accept
the default configuration and be up and running in minutes. The
experienced user can override the defaults with a variety of advanced
configuration tools.
SmartMemory
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386MAX automatically allocates extended, EMS, XMS, VCPI and DPMI memory
from a shared memory pool. With SmartMemory, all applications have access
to all available memory and the user never needs to configure memory as an
exclusive type.
Integrated User Interface
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A mouse driven shell, complete with pull down menus and dialogue boxes is
used to integrate all of the 386MAX utilities and reporting features.
ASQ 2.0 Systems Analysis and Memory Management Tutorial
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ASQ 2.0 is an integrated component of 386MAX. The highly acclaimed ASQ 1.3
has been redesigned to provide system information at your fingertips.
Benefit From Increased Performance and Compatibility
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Memory management specifications define the software interface between the
memory manager and the programs that use the memory. 386MAX supports all
of today's commonly accepted memory management specifications.
386MAX Supports Many 808x And AT-Style 286 Systems
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Memory management support is now included for 286 and 808x systems equipped
with either Shadow RAM or EMS 4.0 hardware.
386MAX Fully Supports DOS 5
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386MAX's powerful and automatic memory management tools take full advantage
of DOS 5's reduced footprint and free up more memory than ever before.
386MAX Supports DPMI (DOS Protected Mode Interface)
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386MAX fully supports the DPMI specification which allows DPMI aware DOS
programs to access memory beyond the first megabyte.
QCache Enhances Hard Disk Performance and Reliability
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Free with 386MAX is QCache a Windows-compatible high performance disk
cache utility. QCache dynamically changes its cache size to use all
available extended memory and then releases it as application demands
increase.
Virtual High DOS For Windows
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386MAX supports virtual high DOS in Windows providing each DOS session
with an independently configurable copy of high DOS memory.
TSR Instancing Provides Simultaneous TSR Access In Multiple DOS Windows
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TSR instancing allows many resident programs (such as ANSI.SYS and most
versions of Borland's Sidekick) to operate as independent programs
simultaneously in multiple DOS windows. Many resident programs (TSRs)
function reliably in Windows, only when 386MAX is installed.
Support For all Major Memory Specifications
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386MAX provides comprehensive support for the Lotus-Intel-Microsoft (LIM)
Expanded Memory Specification (EMS), the extended memory specification,
XMS, the Virtual Control Program Interface (VCPI) and Virtual DMA Services
(VDS), and the DOS Protected Mode Interface, (DPMI).
System Requirements
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DOS 3.0 or higher; hard disk; and one of the following systems:
--386SX-, 386-, 486SX- or 486-based system with 256K extended memory, or
--286-based PCs with Shadow RAM, or
--Any PC with EMS 4.0 hardware populated with 256K memory.
Suggested North American Retail Price $99.95
Corporate License and 10-unit Q-Packs also available, please call
301-907-6700 for details
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Qualitas, Inc. Main : (301) 907-6700
7101 Wisconsin Avenue Sales : (800) 733-1377
Suite 1386 FAX : (301) 907-0905
Bethesda, MD 20814-4805 BBS : (301) 907-8030
CompuServe : 73377,3307
MCI Mail : 336-2907
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386MAX, BlueMAX, and MOVE'EM are trademarks of Qualitas, Inc.
All company names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.