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physical address extension
A feature that allows x86-based computers to support more than 4 gigabytes (GB) of physical memory. Up to 64 GB of physical memory can be used as regular 4-kilobyte (KB) pages, and the number of bits that can be used by the kernel to address physical memory can be expanded from 32 to 36.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Computer
- Category: Operating systems
- Company: Microsoft
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