> Hi Tutti,
> 
> Where is in memory the address whit the ID of processor and, if
> possible, there is a list of ID of all processor? For example, how do
> some programs recognize a i486dx33 or an AuthenticAMD?
Seems to be a science, each CPU has it's own way of being identified.
It wasn't until, what?, the 486 and the cpuid became possible. Then
again it only works where supported.. :(
One particular method of ID'ing a 386+ was the mask revision number
found in EDX on a reset. Look for "cpures.asm".
 
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