When should we set TSS register ?
In real mode or after switched to pmode?
And why?
When should we set TSS register ?
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Re:When should we set TSS register ?
since loading "TR" register will lookup the GDT, i would suggest you load it in protected mode once the final GDT has been set up and before any attempt to use hardware task switching _or_ priviledge level switching.