4033 LX (250-5130) MEMCACHE Faxback Doc. # 1536 The computer includes 32KB of cache memory. Data that is frequently reused during a program is stored in cache memory. Because cache memory is very high-speed memory, efficient use of cache can dramatically increase processing time. A cache conflict occurs when any system component, either hardware or software, attempts to use cache memory for some other purpose. Cache conflicts are rare. If a cache conflict occurs in your computer, the MEMCACHE utility enables you to diagnose and resolve the conflict. CAUTION: Using the Memcache utility incorrectly can disable you computer. RESOLVING CACHE CONFLICTS If you believe your system has a cache conflict: 1. Run the Memcache utility. Note the current cache state, which is highlighted and marked with an asterisk (*). 2. Select option 12, cache none, and reset the computer. 3. If the problem still exists after you have selected cache none and reset the computer, the problem was not caused by a cache conflict. Run Memcache again, select the original cache status, and reset the computer again. 4. If the problem is resolved by selecting Cache none, you must identify the component that is causing the conflict and the address in cache memory that us involved in the conflict. The installation guide or owner's guide for a system component should identify the memory addresses used b that component. Refer to these documents to determine the addresses in conflict. After you determine the address of the conflict, run Memcache, selecting the memory range that includes that address. Reset the computer after running Memcache. RUNNING MEMCACHE To run Memcache: At the MS-DOS system prompt (A> or C>), type the following command: MEMCACHE Then press ENTER. The program displays a list of memory address selections. When you select one of the options shown, the designated section of memory is marked as non-cache. Further instructions and the list of address selections are given within the utility. NOTE: You can copy MEMCACHE.COM to your hard disk.