Compaq ECQD2KCTE manual Callpal Halt

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6.7.2 Halt

Format:

CALL_PAL

HALT

!PALcode format

Operation:

IF PS<literal>(<)CM> NE 0 THEN {privileged instruction exception}

CASE {halt_action} OF

!Operating System or Platform dependent choice

halt:{halt}

restart/boot/halt: {restart/boot/halt}

boot/halt:{boot/halt}

debugger/halt: {debugger/halt}

restart/halt:{restart/halt}

ENDCASE

Exceptions:

Privileged Instruction

Instruction mnemonics:

CALL_PAL HALT

Halt Processor

Description:

The HALT instruction stops normal instruction processing and initiates some other operating system or platform-specific behavior, depending on the HALT action setting. The choice of behavior typically includes the initiation of a restart sequence, a system bootstrap, or entry into console mode. See Console Interface (III), Chapter 3, in the Alpha Architecture Reference Manual.

Common PALcode Architecture 6–7

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