14us
6us
8042
P20
KRST
KBDRST
KRST_GA20
Bit 2
P92
nALT_RST
Bit 0
Pulse
Gen
14us
Note: When Port 92 is disabled,
writes are ignored and reads
return undefined values.
6us
Bit 1 of Port 92, the ALT_A20 signal, is used to force nA20M to the CPU low for support of real mode compatible
software. This signal is externally OR’ed with the A20GATE signal from the keyboard controller and CPURST to
control the nA20M input of the CPU. Writing a 0 to bit 1 of the Port 92 Register forces ALT_A20 low. ALT_A20 low
drives nA20M to the CPU low, if A20GATE from the keyboard controller is also low. Writing a 1 to bit 1 of the Port 92
Register forces ALT_A20 high. ALT_A20 high drives nA20M to the CPU high, regardless of the state of A20GATE
from the keyboard controller. Upon reset, this signal is driven low.
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