On 03/09/16 15:07, Paolo Bonzini wrote: > > > On 09/03/2016 15:06, Laszlo Ersek wrote: >> However: despite reusing the core SMM code identically in the guest, >> there is at least one stark behavioral difference: in QEMU the SMI is >> raised only on the processor that triggers it. This exercises paths in >> the core SMM code where processors have to count down timeouts and bring >> each other in, and these busy loops are very visible to an interactive >> user in certain circumstances. > > Right, and that's unfortunately something that's hard to change because > SeaBIOS relies on it. :((
I recall (and am still thankful for) the relevant patch receiving the due attention and investigation on the list, so I'm not bitter about it or anything. Just a bit worried about users asking about the animation :) Laszlo
