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real mode

real mode noun: the default operational mode of x86-compatible CPUs, offering direct software access to all memory and peripherals but without the advanced features of protected mode.

Noun

real mode (uncountable)

  1. The default operational mode of x86-compatible CPUs, offering direct software access to all memory and peripherals but without the advanced features of protected mode.

Questions about real mode

What does real mode mean?
Real mode means the default operational mode of x86-compatible CPUs, offering direct software access to all memory and peripherals but without the advanced features of protected mode.
What part of speech is real mode?
Real mode is a noun.

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