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When should we set TSS register ?

Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 3:27 am
by raywill
When should we set TSS register ?
In real mode or after switched to pmode?
And why?

Re:When should we set TSS register ?

Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 4:36 am
by Pype.Clicker
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.

Re:When should we set TSS register ?

Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 4:41 am
by raywill
Thanks