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'''Flags''' are single-bit values which may be either on / set / binary "1" or off / cleared / binary 0. | '''Flags''' are single-bit values which may be either on / set / binary "1" or off / cleared / binary 0. | ||
Most CPUs have a status [[Register|register]] containing multiple flag bits. Flags may also be maintained by software, or appear in IO device registers. | Most CPUs have a status [[Register|register]] containing multiple flag bits. Flags may also be maintained by software, or appear in IO device registers. | ||
Revision as of 22:25, 15 December 2013
This is a draft only!
It is still under construction and content may change. Do not rely on this information.
It is still under construction and content may change. Do not rely on this information.
Flags are single-bit values which may be either on / set / binary "1" or off / cleared / binary 0.
Most CPUs have a status register containing multiple flag bits. Flags may also be maintained by software, or appear in IO device registers.
