6.10.1 Section 6.6 defines an eightstep process for handling interrupts. The Cause and Status registers together provide information on the cause of the interrupt and the status of the interrupt handling system. Explore interrupt handling by answering the questions about the following combinations of interrupts. a. Ethernet Controller Data Mouse Controller Reboot b. Mouse Controller Power Down Overheat When an interrupt is detected, the Status register is saved and all but the highest priority interrupt is disabled. Why are lowpriority interrupts disabled? Why is the status register saved prior to disabling interrupts? | |
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