Method and apparatus for a multiprocessor resource lockout instr

Details Method and apparatus for a multiprocessor resource lockout instr Method and apparatus for a multiprocessor resource lockout instr

1993-12-28

1996-03-12

Robertson, David L.

395482, 395490, G06F 1214

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ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for providing a resource lockout mechanism in a shared memory, multiprocessor system that is capable of performing both a read and write operation during the same memory operation. The load and flag instruction of the present invention can execute a read operation, followed by a write operation of a preselected flag value to the same memory location during the same memory operation. The load and flag instruction is particularly useful as a resource lockout mechanism for use in Monte Carlo applications.

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