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- Starting with the 68010, the 68xxx family contains a vector base
- register (VBR). This allows the exception vectors to be placed anywhere
- in memory. The default on reset is $0 like the 68000. By placing the
- vectors in fast memory, the contention between the chip memory and
- interrupts (serial or audio for example) is removed. However, those
- who choose to write programs that write directly to the vectors without
- checking for a VBR, even though they have been warned not to (CBM!), will
- cause problems and general not nice stuff. Any the first time this is
- run, it moves the vectors to fast memory if possible. After the first time,
- the program will print the address of the vectors. Enjoy!
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- Brian Gontowski
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