iAPX 286 Operating System Writers Guide 1983

PREFACEThis book is written for systems designers and operating system designers and programmers who planto use the Intel iAPX 286 microprocessor in its protected, virtual-address mode. The protected-modeiAPX 286 is designed for multitasking systems: systems that serve many users or that simultaneouslyrun several programs.This book analyzes operating system functions that are appropriate for the iAPX 286 when used in avariety of multitasking applications, including• Communications, such as automated PBXs• Real-time, such as instrumentation or process control• Multi-user, such as time-sharing or office systemsMany of the features of the iAPX 286 are intended for use by an operating system. This book identifiesand explains those features and gives examples of how they can be used in an operating system.AUDIENCEThis book assumes that you have a knowledge of multitasking operating systems at least equivalent tothat presented in introductory undergraduate textbooks on the subject. It also assumes that you havehad some exposure to the architecture of the iAPX 286 through attending an introductory course orreading introductory literature such as Introduction to the iAPX 286.RELATED PUBLICATIONSIntel LiteratureThe following manuals contain additional information of use to operating-system designers andprogrammers:• ASM286 Assembly Language Reference Manual, 121924Component Data Catalog, 210298• iAPX 286 Architecture Extension Kernel (K286) User's Guide, 121961• iAPX 286 Programmer's Reference Manual, 210498• iAPX 286 System Builder User's GUide, 121935• iAPX 286 Utilities User's GUide, 121934• iAPX 286/10 High Performance Microprocessor with Memory Management and Protection (DataSheet),210253• Introduction to the iAPX 286,210308• PL/M-286 User's Guide, 121945iii 121960·001