Chapter 2 (Exercise)
Chapter 2 (Exercise)
CHAPTER # 2
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Define multitasking?
The CPU executes multiple tasks (programs) by rapidly switching from one
program to the next. This gives the impression that all programs are executing at
the same time.
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Protected Mode.
Real-address mode.
System management mode.
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The two ways of describing an address in real-address
mode are segment-offset and ______________.
Linear (absolute).
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In real-address mode, convert the following hexadecimal
segment-offset address to a linear address: 0CD1:02E0.
0CFF0h linear address.
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Describe VRAM.
VRAM (video ram) holds displayable video data. When CRT monitors are used,
VRAM is dual ported, allowing one port to continuously refresh the display while
another port writes data to the display.
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(1) Intel Fast Memory Access uses an updated Memory Controller Hub (MCH).
(2) I/O Controller Hub (Intel ICH8/R/DH) that supports serial ATA devices (disk
drives).
(3) Support for 10 USB ports, 6 PCI express slots, networking, and Intel Quiet
System technology.
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Question#7:
What is the purpose of the 8259A PIC controller?
The 8259 is the interrupt controller chip, sometimes called PIC, that schedules
hardware interrupts and interrupts the CPU.
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