ARM Kernel Initialization

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The following sequence describes how the ARM kernel is initialized by the operating system (OS):

  • Initialize first level page tables.
  • Enable MMU and cache.
  • Enable stacks for each mode.
  • Initialize global data for the kernel.
  • Perform serial debug functions.
  • Call OEMInit.
  • Perform memory initializations.
  • Perform other initializations.

See Also

Kernel Initialization | OAL StartUp Function Implementation

Last updated on Wednesday, April 13, 2005

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