__lidt
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Loads the interrupt descriptor table register (IDTR) with the value in the specified memory location.
Syntax
void __lidt(
void *Source);
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
[in] Source |
Pointer to the value to be copied to the IDTR. |
Requirements
| Intrinsic | Architecture |
|---|---|
__lidt |
x86, x64 |
Header file <intrin.h>
Remarks
The __lidt function is equivalent to the LIDT machine instruction, and is available only in kernel mode. For more information, search for the document, "Intel Architecture Software Developer's Manual, Volume 2: Instruction Set Reference," at the Intel Corporation site.