TESTUI copies the current value of the user interrupt flag (UIF) into EFLAGS.CF. This instruction can be executed regardless of CPL.
TESTUI may be executed normally inside a transactional region.
Operation
CF := UIF;
ZF := AF := OF := PF := SF := 0;
Flags Affected
The ZF, OF, AF, PF, SF flags are cleared and the CF flags to the value of the user interrupt flag.
Protected Mode Exceptions
#UD
The TESTUI instruction is not recognized in protected mode.
Real-Address Mode Exceptions
#UD
The TESTUI instruction is not recognized in real-address mode.
Virtual-8086 Mode Exceptions
#UD
The TESTUI instruction is not recognized in virtual-8086 mode.
Compatibility Mode Exceptions
#UD
The TESTUI instruction is not recognized in compatibility mode.
64-Bit Mode Exceptions
#UD
If the LOCK prefix is used.
If executed inside an enclave.
If CR4.UINTR = 0.
If CPUID.07H.0H:EDX.UINTR[bit 5] = 0.
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