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Processor-Control Instructions
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This group of instructions (except for NOP) generally deals with
interactions in multiprocessor situations.
 
Mnemonic      Name
NOP           No Operation
ESC           Escape (sends an instruction to the coprocessor)
WAIT          Wait (stops and waits for coprocessor signal)
LOCK          Lock the Bus (locks out other processors)
HLT           Halt (stops execution until interrupt received)
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