__dpmi_set_segment_limit

Syntax

#include <dpmi.h>

int __dpmi_set_segment_limit(int _selector, unsigned _address);

Description

Please refer to section DPMI Specification for details on DPMI function call operation. Also see section DPMI Overview for general information.

DPMI function AX = 0x0008

This function sets the highest valid address in the segment referenced by _selector. For example, if you pass 0xfffff, the highest valid address is 0xfffff. Note: if you pass a number <= 64K, the segment changes to "non-big", and may cause unexpected problems.

Return Value

-1 on error, else zero.

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