Protected runtime mode
Abstract:
There is disclosed in one example a processor, including: a protected runtime mode (PRM) module to receive a PRM interrupt and to: suspend operation of a software task executing on the processor; save processor state information; place the microprocessor into PRM; access a PRM handler in a designated PRM memory region, wherein the PRM handler comprises a platform specific task; restore the processor state; and resume operation of the software task.
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