# @memory

The memory section specifies available memory to Penguin.  
Below is a detailed explanation of the settings available in this section:  

| `max_mem` <a id="max_mem"></a> | |
|----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Description** | Sets the maximum allowed memory in GiB. |
| **Type**        | int |
| **Default**     | 1 GiB (1 GiB = 2<sup>30</sup> Byte = 1024<sup>3</sup> Byte) |