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Function ndp_id - identify the math coprocessor
Syntax int ndp_id(void);
Prototype in chiphk.h
Remarks ndp_id does some opcode magic to identify the
numerical data processor (math coprocessor as it's
commonly called.) If a math coprocessor is present,
ndp_id recognizes the 8087, 80287, and the 80387.
ndp_id does not check dip switches but uses the
recommended method of identifying a math chip by
opcode instructions.
Return value returns a value identifying the math coprocessor.
See chiphk.h for further details.
Note Other (not 8087, 287 or 387) chips will not be
identified correctly.
For some reason this function keeps crashing on my
machine. Consider this function under works, not
necessarily finished. If you figure out what the
problem is, please let me know. I hope to have it
bug free by the next release, but time is at a
premium.
See also cpu_id(), machine_id()
See Also:
cpu_id()
machine_id()
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