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Old 05-07-2008
Baron
 
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Default Re: Real mode BIOS call in x86_64 Linux environment

smsabu2002@yahoo.com wrote:

> The requirement is to collect video controller information using Video
> BIOS VBE3 in x86_64 Linux OS. The Bios Interrupt routine 0x10 is meant
> for Video system. Right now, my application uses LRMI library to make
> BIOS routine call 0x10.


In the Phoenix bios "Video Service" are stored in system ram in segment
0x40. From 0x49 to 0x100 is the information I think you are wanting.

If so then google "Phoenix bios Technical Reference"

> But this 32 bit application is failing in x86_64 while making call to
> BIOS routine.
>
> Hence, I have started porting the application to x86_64 machine. But,
> I am struck up with finding LRMI equivalent in x86_64 platform.
> Could you please help me.
>
> Thanks a lot.
>
> Arun


HTH.
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Baron.
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