Sparse Memory

configname: CONFIG_SPARSEMEM_MANUAL

Memory model
└─>Sparse Memory
In linux kernel since version 2.6.13 (release Date: 2005-08-28)  
This will be the only option for some systems, including
memory hotplug systems. This is normal.

For many other systems, this will be an alternative to
"Discontiguous Memory". This option provides some potential
performance benefits, along with decreased code complexity,
but it is newer, and more experimental.

If unsure, choose "Discontiguous Memory" or "Flat Memory"
over this option.