Interrupt for a protected mode microprocessor which facilitates transparent entry to and exit from suspend mode

摘要: A laptop computer system includes a protected mode microprocessor capable of operating in restricted and unrestricted modes, an arrangement which response to predetermined condition saves information from the processor then forcibly switches its operation. When running multi-tasking where application program is being executed mode, suspend/resume operation can be carried out substantially powered down back up, will resume interrupted with effect. Further, set-up changes such as adjustment speed made without exiting mode.