This function can be called in real mode only to test for
the presence of a DPMI host, and to obtain an address of a
mode switch routine that can be called to begin execution in
protected mode.
Call With
AX = 1687h Returns If function successful
AX = 0
BX = flags
Bit
Significance
0
0 = 32-bit programs are not supported
1 = 32-bit programs are supported
1-15
not used
CL = processor type
Value
Significance
02H
80286
03H
80386
04H
80486
05H-FFH
Reserved for future Intel processors
DH = DPMI major version as a decimal number
(represented in binary)
DL = DPMI minor version as a decimal number
(represented in binary)
SI = number of paragraphs required for DPMI host
private data (may be 0)
ES:DI = segment:offset of procedure to call to enter
protected mode
if function unsuccessful (no DPMI host present)
AX = nonzero
Notes
The entry point returned by Int 2FH Function
1687H is only called for the first switch to protected mode by a
DPMI client. For further details on the protocol for switching to
protected mode and the environment after switching to protected mode,
see that page.
Under DPMI hosts, the major version number is returned in DH and
the minor version number is returned in DL. There are two decimal
digits for the minor version number with the least-significant digit
representing the revision number of the minor version number. Under
DPMI version 0.9 hosts, DH is returned as 0, and DL is returned as
decimal 90 (5AH). In hypothetical DPMI version 2.3, DH would be
returned as 2 and DL would be returned as 30 (1EH).
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