INPORTW Function

X = INPORTW(port)

Reads a 16-bit word from port and returns it (0–65535).

Note

Only use when the device expects word access.

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How to read it

• Reads two consecutive bytes from the port as a word.
• Common for storage controllers such as ATA.

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Examples

REM Read a word from ATA data port
W = INPORTW(&1F0)
PRINT W

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Notes

• Do not use unless the port is documented as word-accessible.

See also:
INPORT · INPORTD · INPORTQ · OUTPORTW