17.3 TLB Refill Vector Selection

Floating-Point Exception


Cause

The Floating-Point exception is used by the floating-point coprocessor. This exception is not maskable.

Processing

The common exception vector is used for this exception, and the FPE code in the Cause register is set.

The contents of the Floating-Point Control/Status register indicate the cause of this exception.

Servicing

This exception is cleared by clearing the appropriate bit in the Floating-Point Control/Status register.




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