From ae68ff085724dd35d60151bd153e80b8b0776873 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Joel Sherrill Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 12:40:11 +0000 Subject: Initial revision --- doc/supplements/i386/preface.texi | 39 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 39 insertions(+) create mode 100644 doc/supplements/i386/preface.texi (limited to 'doc/supplements/i386/preface.texi') diff --git a/doc/supplements/i386/preface.texi b/doc/supplements/i386/preface.texi new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..ce96fe2ea4 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/supplements/i386/preface.texi @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +@c +@c COPYRIGHT (c) 1988-1997. +@c On-Line Applications Research Corporation (OAR). +@c All rights reserved. +@c + +@ifinfo +@node Preface, CPU Model Dependent Features, Top, Top +@end ifinfo +@unnumbered Preface + +The Real Time Executive for Multiprocessor Systems +(RTEMS) is designed to be portable across multiple processor +architectures. However, the nature of real-time systems makes +it essential that the application designer understand certain +processor dependent implementation details. These processor +dependencies include calling convention, board support package +issues, interrupt processing, exact RTEMS memory requirements, +performance data, header files, and the assembly language +interface to the executive. + +For information on the i386 processor, refer to the +following documents: + +@itemize @bullet +@item @cite{386 Programmer's Reference Manual, Intel, Order No. 230985-002}. + +@item @cite{386 Microprocessor Hardware Reference Manual, Intel, +Order No. 231732-003}. + +@item @cite{80386 System Software Writer's Guide, Intel, Order No. 231499-001}. + +@item @cite{80387 Programmer's Reference Manual, Intel, Order No. 231917-001}. +@end itemize + +It is highly recommended that the i386 RTEMS +application developer obtain and become familiar with Intel's +386 Programmer's Reference Manual. + -- cgit v1.2.3