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18. Real Mode Flat Model Diagram


  • The segment registers are all set to point to the beginning of the 64K block of memory.

  • The operating system sets segment registers when it loads the program.

  • All segment registers point to that same place.

  • Physical segment assignments never change as long as the program is running.

  • The segment registers are still functioning, but no work with segments is required.

  •   The real mode flat model


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