INT 15h, 88h (136) Get extended memory size XT-286, AT
Reports amount of memory above 1024K.
On entry: AH 88h
Returns: Carry Set if error, else cleared
AX Number of 1K blocks above 1024K
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Notes: This service is available only for the AT and XT-
286.
The amount of memory returned by this service is
stored in the CMOS battery. It is determined and set
during power-on.
For the memory above the 1024K range to be usable,
the planar memory (memory on the system board) must
be fully populated. The memory above the 1024K range
is often called "extended" memory.
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