Instruction
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To get detailed information about the computer, it is convenient to use the free program CPU-Z. Download the installation file and run the program. Go to the tab Caches.
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The cache memory is divided into levels. Their number in modern processors can reach up to 3. The memory of the first level L1 is the fastest. To optimize information processing, the L1 cache may be divided into data cache L1 D-Cache and cache instructions (commands) L1 I-Cache.
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Second level cache the L2 has lower performance and greater volume. In older computers it is a separate chip on the motherboard. The cache memory of the third level is the slowest, although it is much faster operational memory. The volume of L3 can be 24 Mb.
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To see the properties of the cache can also use the program Everest. Run the program and expand the "motherboard". Double-click on "CPU". In the right part of the window under "CPU Properties" you will see the options of different levels of cache memory.
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In the menu "Service" choose the command "Test cache and memory". In the new dialog box, click Start Benchmark. The program will verify the performance of memory read, write, and copy information.
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Windows OS uses the second level cache to speed access to system memory. To see the value of this cache using the registry editor. Select the Run command from the start menu. In the search box type regedit.
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Locate the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlsetcontrolsession ManagerMemory Management. This folder contains information on all types of the memory of your computer.
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To know the amount of cache memory in the BIOS. After turning on the computer, wait for short beep POST. On the screen appears Press Delete to setup. Instead of Delete BIOS developer can assign a different key often F2 or F10. In BIOS menu, find CPU Configuration, it will contain the parameters of the cache memory.