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Base Frame Pointer

Base Frame Pointer

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  • Computer Systems
  • The base frame pointer %rbp will start at a known, stable location.
  • It will be a landmark for other constants.
  • Each function calls need a separate base frame pointer.
    • preamble: save the old %rbp and sets up its own.
    • postamble: restore the old %rbp and exit.