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     In the case of the Intel 80x86 family, the use of CHIP "16"
     indicates that the maximum segment addressability is given by
     16 bits, and anything over this size will be split over an
     addressing boundary. Knowing this, the compiler can alter certain
     code structures to avoid potential crossing boundaries conditions
     (for example, the internal print buffer used with REPORT WRITER
     syntax).
 
     When used with the directive FLAG-CHIP, this directive will cause
     the compiler to indicate chip specific boundary conditions. These
     may indicate potential problems or performance losses on the
     particular chip.
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