1.$is_desc64 r9, 10$ In this example, the descriptor pointed to by R9 is tested, and if it is in 64-bit form, a branch to 10$ is taken. 2.$is_desc64 8(r0), 20$, size=quad In this example, the quadword at 8(R0) is read, and the descriptor it points to is tested. If it is in 64-bit form, a branch to 20$ is taken.