User`s guide

Hardware and Software Requirements
9
Setting the Proper Paging File
When you first install the Windows XP operating system, the paging file is
automatically generated based on the amount of memory in the system. If
you add more memory, you need to change the paging file.
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The paging file size should be at least 768 MB. If you experience underruns
while running Avid Xpress DV, try increasing the paging file size to correct
the problem.
To change the paging file size according to the memory size:
1. Log in to your local computer as System Administrator.
2. Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
The Control Panel window opens.
3. Double-click the System icon.
4. Click the Advanced tab.
5. Click the Settings button in the Performance area.
The Performance Options dialog box appears.
6. Click the Advanced tab.
7. Click Change in the Virtual Memory area.
The Virtual Memory dialog box appears.
8. Select the appropriate partition in the Drive list.
9. Change the initial and maximum paging file size under the selected
disk partition.
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The minimum and maximum paging file should be the same size.
10. Click Set.
11. Click OK to close all open dialog boxes and windows.
12. Restart the system to allow the paging file to take effect.