x86: Kernel Initialization Process

The /platform/i86pc/multiboot program is an ELF32 executable that contains a header which is defined in the Multiboot Specification.

The multiboot program is responsible for performing the following tasks:

• Interpreting the content of boot archive

• Autodetection of systems that are 64-bit capable

• Selecting the best kernel mode for booting the system

• Assembling core kernel modules in memory

• Handing control of the system to the Solaris kernel