DOS/32 Advanced DOS Extender - D32A C/C++ Run-Time Library Reference



2.10 - DOS/32 Advanced D32A Library function - d32a_get_cpu_type()

Synopsys:

#include <d32a.h>
int d32a_get_cpu_type(void);


Description:

This function allows you to determine the processor type installed into the computer. Additionally, when the CPU type is 5 or greater (Pentium class processors) this function will fill the _cpu_equipment variable with information about features supported by the processor (such as MMX, CMOV, APIC etc). See D32A library header file for more information.


Returns:

The CPU type where:
0 thru 2 N/A
3 is 80386
4 is 80486
5 is Pentium (or compatible 5x86)
6 is Pentium Pro or Pentium II
(other numbers are reserved for future processors)

 


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