OEMARMCacheMode (Windows CE 5.0)
This function sets the cache mode used to build the ARM CPU page tables. For example, the C and B bits are part of the page table entries and control write-through versus write-back cache mode.
DWORD OEMARMCacheMode (void);
Parameters
None.
Return Values
The r0 register, which contains the return value, must contain the desired C and B bit configuration.
The register can be set to one of the following values.
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| ARM_NoBits | Both C and B bits are cleared. |
| ARM_CBit | The C bit is set. |
| ARM_BBit | The B bit is set. |
| ARM_CBBits | Both C and B bits are set. |
Remarks
The value placed in register r0 must be an immediate data value and not a predefined constant. This function is called at a point in the boot cycle when the memory containing predefined constants has not been initialized yet.
C and B bit functionality is processor-specific and different for the ARM720, ARM920, and SA1100 processors. Before altering these bit configurations, consult your CPU hardware documentation before altering these bit configurations.
The default configuration (C = B = 1) works on all current ARM CPUs.
Windows CE supports the ability to set any cache mode bits, not just C and B bits.
The following table shows the behavior for ARM CPUs.
| ARM CPU | Behavior |
|---|---|
| ARM720 | Write-through, write-buffer enabled |
| ARM920 | Write-back cache mode |
| SA1100 | Write-back, write-buffer enabled |
Requirements
OS Versions: Windows CE 3.0 and later.
Header: Mem_arm.h.
Link Library: Nk.lib.
See Also
How to Develop an OEM Adaptation Layer
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