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Authored by andrew on Oct 15 2024, 2:01 PM.
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Summary

Add MRS_EXACT_IF_DIFFERENT, MRS_HIGHER_OR_ZERO, and MRS_HIGHER.

These will be used to handle the cache CTR_EL0 register, and make some
ID register values safer.

They are:

  • MRS_EXACT_IF_DIFFERENT: If the field is the same on all CPUs then use this value, otherwise use the safe value.
  • MRS_HIGHER_OR_ZERO: Use the highest value, or zero if seen,
  • MRS_HIGHER: Use the highest value.

Sponsored by: Arm Ltd

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