"base memory" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} base memory (uncountable)
  1. (computing) The first 640 kilobytes of RAM (random access memory) in an IBM-compatible PC. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computing, IBM Synonyms (first 640 kilobytes of RAM): conventional memory
    Sense id: en-base_memory-en-noun-n0w1RuHC Disambiguation of IBM: 58 42 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with topic categories using raw markup, English terms with non-redundant non-automated sortkeys Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 63 37 Disambiguation of English entries with topic categories using raw markup: 61 39 Disambiguation of English terms with non-redundant non-automated sortkeys: 65 35 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences Disambiguation of 'first 640 kilobytes of RAM': 58 42
  2. (computing) The amount of RAM installed on a new computer, before any optional upgrades. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-base_memory-en-noun-Sodt9~2q Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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