Specifications

AMD Geode™ GeodeROM Functional Specification 33
Removable Media
32087C
5.2.2 Function 01h - Get Disk Subsystem Status
Description:
Returns the status of the last disk operation in the AH register.
Supports:
Fixed disks and floppy disks.
Passed:
Returns:
Special Instructions:
The system BIOS stores the status of the last fixed disk operation in location 40:74h in the BDA. The preferable
method for retrieving disk status is the INT 13h interface, that enables system software, other than the system BIOS, to
provide accurate disk subsystem status.
Related Functions:
None.
Parameter Description
AH 01h
DL Drive number
Parameter Description
AH Status of the last disk operation:
See AH in "Function 00h - Reset Disk Subsystem" on page 32