Conventions
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2 Conventions
2.1 Register
Access
This document uses the following notation as related to register access:
RegOffset.BitOffset
.
Where:
RegOffset
specifies the name of the register to be accessed (either in I/O or PCI configuration
space)
BitOffset
specifies the name of a bit contained within
RegOffset
that is to be accessed.
Example (Uses the Class Code register defined in the table below):
Assumes the following standard PCI configuration register (Class Code) with
CC.SCC
refers to the Sub Class Code (
SCC -
bits 0:7) implemented within the Class Code (
CC
–
offset 0Ah) register in the PCI Configuration space.
Offset 0Ah - Class Code Register (CC)
Bits
Type
Reset
Description
15:08 RO 01h
Base Class Code (BCC):
Indicates that this is a mass storage device.
07:00 RO 01h
Sub Class Code (SCC):
Indicates that this is an IDE device.
2.2 Keywords
•
Mandatory -
A keyword indicating items to be implemented as defined by this
document.
•
System Software
– A keyword that refers to both BIOS and operating system software
unless specifically stated otherwise.
•
Shall -
A keyword indicating a mandatory requirement. Equivalent to the term “must.”
•
Should -
A keyword indicating flexibility of choice with a strongly preferred alternative.
Equivalent to the phrase “it is recommended.”
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