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Installing Software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x 3-3
Optimizing Memory Usage
If you choose to install the low-level DOS device drivers under custom
installation (see “The CONFIG.SYS File Settings” on page B-7), your
system will load them into memory during system startup.
However, if you do not need these drivers (for example, you are
running only Windows applications or playing DOS games), you can
bypass loading these drivers. Otherwise, we recommend that you load
them into high memory (for example, using memory managers).
Using Memory Managers
You can use one of the following memory managers:
❑ If you are using Microsoft DOS 6.x, run MEMMAKER.
(For details, refer to your DOS 6.x documentation.)
❑ If you have a memory manager such as QEMM or 386MAX,
refer to their respective documentation for instructions.
Bypassing the Loading of the Low-Level Drivers
You can bypass loading the low-level device drivers by using one of
the these methods:
❑ DOS 6.x’s multiple boot sessions
With this feature, several sessions can be made available for
selection during bootup. One session can contain settings that
load the drivers into memory. If you do not want to load these
drivers, you can select another session that allows you to boot
up the systemwithout them.
(Refer to your DOS 6.x documentation for instructions on how
to create the multiple boot sessions.)
❑ Bypass the loading of the low-level device drivers
1. During system startup, press and hold down the <ALT> key
when the message “Starting MS-DOS...” appears.
2. Release the key only when you see the DOS prompt.