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CSSE7013 Advanced Computer Architecture Prac 2 |
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What’s New:
This practical aims to give you an introduction to the use of architecture simulators as used in research. To pass the prac you need to demonstrate your work to the lecturer by the end of the course. |
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Tasks
Download a version of one of the following simulators:
- Simics (runs on many platforms; you will need a personal academic license); can boot a real OS on top of the simulation
- M5 from University of Michigan (runs on Linux; may need work to compile if your g++ is the wrong version); a complete enough simulation to boot Linux
In order to pass this prac you need to:
- Demonstrate that you can make examples supplied with your chosen simulator work including booting an OS on top of it
- Demonstrate that you can modify details of the simulation including memory system parameters
- Demonstrate that you can take some measurements using the simulator
Please feel free to consult the lecturer on your choice of example to demonstrate.