CPU (Central Processing Unit) mode in which applications must request memory allocations from the operating system, & these allocations are then protected from other applications" requests.
A mode of operation in the 80386 and 80486 in which it is possible to make use of the processor's architectural features for multitasking operating systems.
An operating mode that supports preemptive multitasking, the OS manages memory and other hardware devices, and programs can use a 32-bit data path. Also called 32-bit mode.
The 80286–80486 operating mode that permits multiple processes to run and not interfere with each other. This feature should not be confused with privileged mode.
A mode of traffic control signal operation in which left or right turns may be made when a left or right GREEN ARROW signal indication is displayed. (MUTCD)
A computer standard that guarantees particular programs receive a portion of memory for individual operation.
An operating mode supporting more advanced features than real mode, including multitasking, data security, and virtual memory.
This mode was introduced for the AT system using memory above 1MB.
The 32-bit program state which replaced real mode.
A mode available on all Intel 286 and above compatible processors. In this mode memory addressing is extended to 16 or 4096 megabytes, and restricted protection levels can be set to trap software crashes and control the system.
An archaic way of reserving memory that could not be accessed by more than one program running on a DOS based computer. See also Memory, Program and DOS.
For Intel microprocessors, exploitation mode : the first MB can be addressed in real mode, the other ones (extended memory) in protected mode.
An operating mode that allows operating systems to implement: A memory address space of 16 MB to 4 GB Multitasking Virtual memory, a method for increasing addressable memory by using the hard drive The Windows 2000 and UNIX 32-bit operating systems run in protected mode. MS-DOS cannot run in protected mode.
An operating mode supported by 80286 or higher microprocessors, protected mode allows operating systems to implement: A memory address space of 16 MB (80286 microprocessor) to 4 GB (Intel386(tm) or higher microprocessor) Multitasking Virtual memory, a method for increasing addressable memory by using the hard drive Many 32-bit operating systems run in protected mode. MS-DOS cannot run in protected mode; however, some programs that you can start from MS-DOS, such as the Windows operating system, are able to put the system into protected mode.
See maximum protection mode and no data divergence
Protected mode is an operational mode of x86-compatible CPUs of the 80286 series or later.