Identification of 64 Bit AMD CPU

AJ · Post by AJ » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:19 am

Hi All,

I am just investigating a 64 bit extensions to my OS at the moment and am trying to identify whether long mode is available. On Intel, this seems pretty easy (CPUID EAX=1, returns in bit 30 of EDX), but according to the AMD manuals, bits 29:31 of EDX with CPUID EAX=1 are reserved (even in the latest PDF from their site).

Scanning the document, I can't find how to check if long mode is available. Does anyone know how I should do this (I have googled but may not be using the correct search term)?

Cheers,
Adam

AJ · Post by AJ » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:28 am

Bugg*r, just found it! It's in the AMD x86_64 overview document and is in bit 29 of EDX, for anyone else looking.

Cheers,
Adam

Brynet-Inc · Post by **Brynet-Inc** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:34 am

Looks like you're a little confused

First check if the maximum supported extended level is higher then 0..
EAX = 0x80000000
CPUID
EAX > 0

Then check for the long-mode feature bit is set:
EAX = 0x80000001
CPUID
bit 29 in EDX..

Have fun

AJ · Post by AJ » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:38 am

Thanks. It's been one of those days, today.