80386 Processor Features Quiz
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80386 features ______ and Virtual Memory

Multitasking

Virtual Memory helps enlarge the ______ space

address

ADS stands for Address Data ______

Strobe

NA causes the 80386 to output the address of the next instruction or data in the current bus ______

<p>cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

Memory is divided into 4 8bit ______ called memory banks

<p>wide</p> Signup and view all the answers

Real mode allows to address only the first 1MB of ______

<p>memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

In protected mode, segment register contains a ______

<p>selector</p> Signup and view all the answers

Each table contains 8192 ______

<p>descriptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

Protected mode allows access above the first 1MB of ______

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Segment address is the beginning address of any 64KB memory ______

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Study Notes

80386 Features

  • Offers both segmentation and virtual memory capabilities, enhancing system architecture.
  • Virtual memory expands the available address space for applications, enabling more efficient resource management.
  • Address Data Space (ADS) facilitates the organization and movement of data within the system architecture.

Operation of 80386

  • NA (Next Address) signal directs the 80386 to identify the next instruction or data in the current bus cycle, crucial for instruction fetching.
  • Memory is structured into four memory banks, each consisting of 8-bit sections, allowing for organized data storage and retrieval.

Memory Modes

  • Real mode restricts access to only the first 1MB of memory, limiting the program's operational scope.
  • Protected mode utilizes segment registers to manage memory access, enhancing system security and application stability.
  • Each segment features a base address, which is the starting point of any 64KB memory block.

Tables and Memory Access

  • Each segment table is designed to hold 8192 entries, facilitating structured memory management within protected mode.
  • Protected mode permits access to memory beyond the initial 1MB limit, allowing for more extensive applications and multitasking environments.

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Test your knowledge on the features of the 80386 processor, including multitasking, memory management, and virtual memory with and without paging. Understand concepts like large memory systems, multitasking, and virtual memory addressing.

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