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/xp  Use expanded memory (EMS) during link.
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 Description:

 The /xp option stashes the overlay file and the temporary file (if any) as
 well as object modules in expanded memory at linktime, assuming an
 EMS driver is present.  This will speed up the link process considerably.

 WarpLink uses the stash order for the /xp option that is consistent with
 link speed priority.  Stashing the overlay file typically speeds link times
 more than stashing the temporary file and takes precedence if both will
 not fit into extended memory.  In turn, stashing the temporary file has
 precedence over stashing the object modules.  If the overlay file will not
 fit into extended memory, but the temporary file will, then the temporary
 file will be stashed.

 If you have a dual XMS and EMS driver, such as QEMM or 386Max,
 you may want to choose the /xt option instead of the /xp option in lower
 free EMS/XMS memory circumstances.  Since /xp starts by stashing
 object modules, it may run out free EMS before the temporary file is
 stashed.  WarpLink then forces stashed object modules to be removed --
 resulting in a slight speed degradation -- because stashing the temporary
 file provides better overall link performance than stashing object
 modules.  Since the /xt option only stashes the temporary and overlay
 file, it applies all free memory to that task.  Also, extended memory is
 often slightly faster to access than expanded memory.  Of course, if you
 do have enough EMS to stash object modules and the temporary file,
 using the /xp option will always be faster than the /xt option.

 It is possible to use both the /xp and /xt options simultaneously, with
 WarpLink giving preference for stashing the temporary and overlay file
 to XMS.  Remember that if you have a dual EMS/XMS driver,
 WarpLink uses all free memory through the /xp option and leaves no
 free memory for the /xt option, effectively negating its use.  You need
 separate EMS and XMS allocations to use both the /xp and /xt options
 effectively.

 Technical Note:

 You can use both /xp and /xt options simultaneously by using a dual
 EMS and XMS driver (such as QEMM or 386^Max).  However, it is
 recommended that the /xt option be used alone, because it is usually
 slightly faster.