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This [[CONFIG]] option | This [[CONFIG]] option sets the maximum memory allowed for SORT and INDEX operations ''(in megabytes)''. This is a [[BRconfig.sys]] statement. | ||
===Syntax=== | === Syntax === | ||
<pre> | |||
MAX_SORT_MEMORY <integer> MB | |||
</pre> | |||
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== Description == | |||
Specifies the maximum number of megabytes BR should use for sorting and indexing. | |||
* Default: 8 MB | |||
* Allowed range: 2–512 MB | |||
== Example == | |||
<pre> | |||
CONFIG MAX_SORT_MEMORY 512 MB | |||
</pre> | |||
== Notes == | |||
* The ``MB`` suffix is required after the integer value. | |||
* This setting is a balance between CPU / Hard Disk Speed and available memory. | |||
* Do not assume that bigger is better. | |||
* 64 MB may be the sweet spot for your system. | |||
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[[Category:Config]] | [[Category:Config]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:28, 22 March 2026
This CONFIG option sets the maximum memory allowed for SORT and INDEX operations (in megabytes). This is a BRconfig.sys statement.
Syntax
MAX_SORT_MEMORY <integer> MB
Description
Specifies the maximum number of megabytes BR should use for sorting and indexing.
- Default: 8 MB
- Allowed range: 2–512 MB
Example
CONFIG MAX_SORT_MEMORY 512 MB
Notes
- The ``MB`` suffix is required after the integer value.
- This setting is a balance between CPU / Hard Disk Speed and available memory.
- Do not assume that bigger is better.
- 64 MB may be the sweet spot for your system.