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SubjectRe: need h/e/l/p: PM -> RM in machine_real_start
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> > 
> > Linux leaves the BIOS area alone, but interrupts may not be directly
> > usable because Linux loads a different IDT and reprograms the IO-APIC,
> > which is used in place of the interrupt controller if it exists.
> >
> what I've never heard of is the IO-APIC (allthough there's a file
> named io_apic.c just in the same directory).

ah, I see ... that's an enhanced interrupt controller which is used
on SMP boards. is it correct that this one is only configured/activated
when:

.config
[...]
# CONFIG_X86_UP_APIC is not set
# CONFIG_X86_UP_IOAPIC is not set

these options are set? therefore, since this options are off, the
IO-APIC is not being used, correct?

herbert

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