R4400 Microprocessor User's Manual

5. CPU Exception Processing

This chapter describes the CPU exception processing, including an explanation of exception processing, followed by the format and use of each CPU exception register.

The chapter concludes with a description of each exception's cause, together with the manner in which the CPU processes and services these exceptions. For information about Floating-Point Unit exceptions, see Chapter 7.

Chapter Contents

5.1 - How Exception Processing Works
5.2 - Exception Processing Registers
5.3 - Processor Exceptions
5.4 - Exception Handling and Servicing Flowcharts

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