Merge branch 'acpica' into release

52 files changed, 2423 insertions, 2065 deletions

diff --git a/drivers/acpi/acpica/Makefile b/drivers/acpi/acpica/Makefile
index eec2eadd243..a1224712fd0 100644
--- a/drivers/acpi/acpica/Makefile
+++ b/drivers/acpi/acpica/Makefile
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ obj-y	+= acpi.o
 
 acpi-y := dsfield.o   dsmthdat.o  dsopcode.o  dswexec.o  dswscope.o \
 	 dsmethod.o  dsobject.o  dsutils.o   dswload.o  dswstate.o \
-	 dsinit.o
+	 dsinit.o dsargs.o dscontrol.o dswload2.o
 
 acpi-y += evevent.o  evregion.o  evsci.o    evxfevnt.o \
 	 evmisc.o   evrgnini.o  evxface.o  evxfregn.o \
@@ -45,4 +45,4 @@ acpi-y += tbxface.o tbinstal.o tbutils.o tbfind.o tbfadt.o tbxfroot.o
 acpi-y += utalloc.o utdebug.o uteval.o utinit.o utmisc.o utxface.o \
 		utcopy.o utdelete.o utglobal.o utmath.o utobject.o \
 		utstate.o utmutex.o utobject.o utresrc.o utlock.o utids.o \
-		utosi.o utxferror.o
+		utosi.o utxferror.o utdecode.o
diff --git a/drivers/acpi/acpica/acdispat.h b/drivers/acpi/acpica/acdispat.h
index 666271b6541..2d1b7ffa377 100644
--- a/drivers/acpi/acpica/acdispat.h
+++ b/drivers/acpi/acpica/acdispat.h
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@
 #define NAMEOF_ARG_NTE      "__A0"
 
 /*
- * dsopcode - support for late evaluation
+ * dsargs - execution of dynamic arguments for static objects
  */
 acpi_status
 acpi_ds_get_buffer_field_arguments(union acpi_operand_object *obj_desc);
@@ -62,6 +62,20 @@ acpi_status acpi_ds_get_buffer_arguments(union acpi_operand_object *obj_desc);
 
 acpi_status acpi_ds_get_package_arguments(union acpi_operand_object *obj_desc);
 
+/*
+ * dscontrol - support for execution control opcodes
+ */
+acpi_status
+acpi_ds_exec_begin_control_op(struct acpi_walk_state *walk_state,
+			      union acpi_parse_object *op);
+
+acpi_status
+acpi_ds_exec_end_control_op(struct acpi_walk_state *walk_state,
+			    union acpi_parse_object *op);
+
+/*
+ * dsopcode - support for late operand evaluation
+ */
 acpi_status
 acpi_ds_eval_buffer_field_operands(struct acpi_walk_state *walk_state,
 				   union acpi_parse_object *op);
@@ -86,17 +100,6 @@ acpi_ds_eval_bank_field_operands(struct acpi_walk_state *walk_state,
 acpi_status acpi_ds_initialize_region(acpi_handle obj_handle);
 
 /*
- * dsctrl - Parser/Interpreter interface, control stack routines
- */
-acpi_status
-acpi_ds_exec_begin_control_op(struct acpi_walk_state *walk_state,
-			      union acpi_parse_object *op);
-
-acpi_status
-acpi_ds_exec_end_control_op(struct acpi_walk_state *walk_state,
-			    union acpi_parse_object *op);
-
-/*
  * dsexec - Parser/Interpreter interface, method execution callbacks
  */
 acpi_status
@@ -136,23 +139,26 @@ acpi_ds_init_field_objects(union acpi_parse_object *op,
 			   struct acpi_walk_state *walk_state);
 
 /*
- * dsload - Parser/Interpreter interface, namespace load callbacks
+ * dsload - Parser/Interpreter interface, pass 1 namespace load callbacks
  */
 acpi_status
+acpi_ds_init_callbacks(struct acpi_walk_state *walk_state, u32 pass_number);
+
+acpi_status
 acpi_ds_load1_begin_op(struct acpi_walk_state *walk_state,
 		       union acpi_parse_object **out_op);
 
 acpi_status acpi_ds_load1_end_op(struct acpi_walk_state *walk_state);
 
+/*
+ * dsload - Parser/Interpreter interface, pass 2 namespace load callbacks
+ */
 acpi_status
 acpi_ds_load2_begin_op(struct acpi_walk_state *walk_state,
 		       union acpi_parse_object **out_op);
 
 acpi_status acpi_ds_load2_end_op(struct acpi_walk_state *walk_state);
 
-acpi_status
-acpi_ds_init_callbacks(struct acpi_walk_state *walk_state, u32 pass_number);
-
 /*
  * dsmthdat - method data (locals/args)
  */
diff --git a/drivers/acpi/acpica/acglobal.h b/drivers/acpi/acpica/acglobal.h
index 82a1bd283db..d69750b83b3 100644
--- a/drivers/acpi/acpica/acglobal.h
+++ b/drivers/acpi/acpica/acglobal.h
@@ -273,6 +273,10 @@ ACPI_EXTERN u32 acpi_gbl_owner_id_mask[ACPI_NUM_OWNERID_MASKS];
 ACPI_EXTERN u8 acpi_gbl_last_owner_id_index;
 ACPI_EXTERN u8 acpi_gbl_next_owner_id_offset;
 
+/* Initialization sequencing */
+
+ACPI_EXTERN u8 acpi_gbl_reg_methods_executed;
+
 /* Misc */
 
 ACPI_EXTERN u32 acpi_gbl_original_mode;
diff --git a/drivers/acpi/acpica/aclocal.h b/drivers/acpi/acpica/aclocal.h
index edc25867ad9..c7f743ca395 100644
--- a/drivers/acpi/acpica/aclocal.h
+++ b/drivers/acpi/acpica/aclocal.h
@@ -89,25 +89,6 @@ union acpi_parse_object;
 #define ACPI_MAX_MUTEX                  7
 #define ACPI_NUM_MUTEX                  ACPI_MAX_MUTEX+1
 
-#if defined(ACPI_DEBUG_OUTPUT) || defined(ACPI_DEBUGGER)
-#ifdef DEFINE_ACPI_GLOBALS
-
-/* Debug names for the mutexes above */
-
-static char *acpi_gbl_mutex_names[ACPI_NUM_MUTEX] = {
-	"ACPI_MTX_Interpreter",
-	"ACPI_MTX_Namespace",
-	"ACPI_MTX_Tables",
-	"ACPI_MTX_Events",
-	"ACPI_MTX_Caches",
-	"ACPI_MTX_Memory",
-	"ACPI_MTX_CommandComplete",
-	"ACPI_MTX_CommandReady"
-};
-
-#endif
-#endif
-
 /* Lock structure for reader/writer interfaces */
 
 struct acpi_rw_lock {
diff --git a/drivers/acpi/acpica/dsargs.c b/drivers/acpi/acpica/dsargs.c
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..8c7b99728aa
--- /dev/null
+++ b/drivers/acpi/acpica/dsargs.c
@@ -0,0 +1,391 @@
+/******************************************************************************
+ *
+ * Module Name: dsargs - Support for execution of dynamic arguments for static
+ *                       objects (regions, fields, buffer fields, etc.)
+ *
+ *****************************************************************************/
+
+/*
+ * Copyright (C) 2000 - 2011, Intel Corp.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions, and the following disclaimer,
+ *    without modification.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce at minimum a disclaimer
+ *    substantially similar to the "NO WARRANTY" disclaimer below
+ *    ("Disclaimer") and any redistribution must be conditioned upon
+ *    including a substantially similar Disclaimer requirement for further
+ *    binary redistribution.
+ * 3. Neither the names of the above-listed copyright holders nor the names
+ *    of any contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *    from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * Alternatively, this software may be distributed under the terms of the
+ * GNU General Public License ("GPL") version 2 as published by the Free
+ * Software Foundation.
+ *
+ * NO WARRANTY
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
+ * "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR
+ * A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT
+ * HOLDERS OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT,
+ * STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING
+ * IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
+ * POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
+ */
+
+#include <acpi/acpi.h>
+#include "accommon.h"
+#include "acparser.h"
+#include "amlcode.h"
+#include "acdispat.h"
+#include "acnamesp.h"
+
+#define _COMPONENT          ACPI_DISPATCHER
+ACPI_MODULE_NAME("dsargs")
+
+/* Local prototypes */
+static acpi_status
+acpi_ds_execute_arguments(struct acpi_namespace_node *node,
+			  struct acpi_namespace_node *scope_node,
+			  u32 aml_length, u8 *aml_start);
+
+/*******************************************************************************
+ *
+ * FUNCTION:    acpi_ds_execute_arguments
+ *
+ * PARAMETERS:  Node                - Object NS node
+ *              scope_node          - Parent NS node
+ *              aml_length          - Length of executable AML
+ *              aml_start           - Pointer to the AML
+ *
+ * RETURN:      Status.
+ *
+ * DESCRIPTION: Late (deferred) execution of region or field arguments
+ *
+ ******************************************************************************/
+
+static acpi_status
+acpi_ds_execute_arguments(struct acpi_namespace_node *node,
+			  struct acpi_namespace_node *scope_node,
+			  u32 aml_length, u8 *aml_start)
+{
+	acpi_status status;
+	union acpi_parse_object *op;
+	struct acpi_walk_state *walk_state;
+
+	ACPI_FUNCTION_TRACE(ds_execute_arguments);
+
+	/* Allocate a new parser op to be the root of the parsed tree */
+
+	op = acpi_ps_alloc_op(AML_INT_EVAL_SUBTREE_OP);
+	if (!op) {
+		return_ACPI_STATUS(AE_NO_MEMORY);
+	}
+
+	/* Save the Node for use in acpi_ps_parse_aml */
+
+	op->common.node = scope_node;
+
+	/* Create and initialize a new parser state */
+
+	walk_state = acpi_ds_create_walk_state(0, NULL, NULL, NULL);
+	if (!walk_state) {
+		status = AE_NO_MEMORY;
+		goto cleanup;
+	}
+
+	status = acpi_ds_init_aml_walk(walk_state, op, NULL, aml_start,
+				       aml_length, NULL, ACPI_IMODE_LOAD_PASS1);
+	if (ACPI_FAILURE(status)) {
+		acpi_ds_delete_walk_state(walk_state);
+		goto cleanup;
+	}
+
+	/* Mark this parse as a deferred opcode */
+
+	walk_state->parse_flags = ACPI_PARSE_DEFERRED_OP;
+	walk_state->deferred_node = node;
+
+	/* Pass1: Parse the entire declaration */
+
+	status = acpi_ps_parse_aml(walk_state);
+	if (ACPI_FAILURE(status)) {
+		goto cleanup;
+	}
+
+	/* Get and init the Op created above */
+
+	op->common.node = node;
+	acpi_ps_delete_parse_tree(op);
+
+	/* Evaluate the deferred arguments */
+
+	op = acpi_ps_alloc_op(AML_INT_EVAL_SUBTREE_OP);
+	if (!op) {
+		return_ACPI_STATUS(AE_NO_MEMORY);
+	}
+
+	op->common.node = scope_node;
+
+	/* Create and initialize a new parser state */
+
+	walk_state = acpi_ds_create_walk_state(0, NULL, NULL, NULL);
+	if (!walk_state) {
+		status = AE_NO_MEMORY;
+		goto cleanup;
+	}
+
+	/* Execute the opcode and arguments */
+
+	status = acpi_ds_init_aml_walk(walk_state, op, NULL, aml_start,
+				       aml_length, NULL, ACPI_IMODE_EXECUTE);
+	if (ACPI_FAILURE(status)) {
+		acpi_ds_delete_walk_state(walk_state);
+		goto cleanup;
+	}
+
+	/* Mark this execution as a deferred opcode */
+
+	walk_state->deferred_node = node;
+	status = acpi_ps_parse_aml(walk_state);
+
+      cleanup:
+	acpi_ps_delete_parse_tree(op);
+	return_ACPI_STATUS(status);
+}
+
+/*******************************************************************************
+ *
+ * FUNCTION:    acpi_ds_get_buffer_field_arguments
+ *
+ * PARAMETERS:  obj_desc        - A valid buffer_field object
+ *
+ * RETURN:      Status.
+ *
+ * DESCRIPTION: Get buffer_field Buffer and Index. This implements the late
+ *              evaluation of these field attributes.
+ *
+ ******************************************************************************/
+
+acpi_status
+acpi_ds_get_buffer_field_arguments(union acpi_operand_object *obj_desc)
+{
+	union acpi_operand_object *extra_desc;
+	struct acpi_namespace_node *node;
+	acpi_status status;
+
+	ACPI_FUNCTION_TRACE_PTR(ds_get_buffer_field_arguments, obj_desc);
+
+	if (obj_desc->common.flags & AOPOBJ_DATA_VALID) {
+		return_ACPI_STATUS(AE_OK);
+	}
+
+	/* Get the AML pointer (method object) and buffer_field node */
+
+	extra_desc = acpi_ns_get_secondary_object(obj_desc);
+	node = obj_desc->buffer_field.node;
+
+	ACPI_DEBUG_EXEC(acpi_ut_display_init_pathname(ACPI_TYPE_BUFFER_FIELD,
+						      node, NULL));
+
+	ACPI_DEBUG_PRINT((ACPI_DB_EXEC, "[%4.4s] BufferField Arg Init\n",
+			  acpi_ut_get_node_name(node)));
+
+	/* Execute the AML code for the term_arg arguments */
+
+	status = acpi_ds_execute_arguments(node, node->parent,
+					   extra_desc->extra.aml_length,
+					   extra_desc->extra.aml_start);
+	return_ACPI_STATUS(status);
+}
+
+/*******************************************************************************
+ *
+ * FUNCTION:    acpi_ds_get_bank_field_arguments
+ *
+ * PARAMETERS:  obj_desc        - A valid bank_field object
+ *
+ * RETURN:      Status.
+ *
+ * DESCRIPTION: Get bank_field bank_value. This implements the late
+ *              evaluation of these field attributes.
+ *
+ ******************************************************************************/
+
+acpi_status
+acpi_ds_get_bank_field_arguments(union acpi_operand_object *obj_desc)
+{
+	union acpi_operand_object *extra_desc;
+	struct acpi_namespace_node *node;
+	acpi_status status;
+
+	ACPI_FUNCTION_TRACE_PTR(ds_get_bank_field_arguments, obj_desc);
+
+	if (obj_desc->common.flags & AOPOBJ_DATA_VALID) {
+		return_ACPI_STATUS(AE_OK);
+	}
+
+	/* Get the AML pointer (method object) and bank_field node */
+
+	extra_desc = acpi_ns_get_secondary_object(obj_desc);
+	node = obj_desc->bank_field.node;
+
+	ACPI_DEBUG_EXEC(acpi_ut_display_init_pathname
+			(ACPI_TYPE_LOCAL_BANK_FIELD, node, NULL));
+
+	ACPI_DEBUG_PRINT((ACPI_DB_EXEC, "[%4.4s] BankField Arg Init\n",
+			  acpi_ut_get_node_name(node)));
+
+	/* Execute the AML code for the term_arg arguments */
+
+	status = acpi_ds_execute_arguments(node, node->parent,
+					   extra_desc->extra.aml_length,
+					   extra_desc->extra.aml_start);
+	return_ACPI_STATUS(status);
+}
+
+/*******************************************************************************
+ *
+ * FUNCTION:    acpi_ds_get_buffer_arguments
+ *
+ * PARAMETERS:  obj_desc        - A valid Buffer object
+ *
+ * RETURN:      Status.
+ *
+ * DESCRIPTION: Get Buffer length and initializer byte list. This implements
+ *              the late evaluation of these attributes.
+ *
+ ******************************************************************************/
+
+acpi_status acpi_ds_get_buffer_arguments(union acpi_operand_object *obj_desc)
+{
+	struct acpi_namespace_node *node;
+	acpi_status status;
+
+	ACPI_FUNCTION_TRACE_PTR(ds_get_buffer_arguments, obj_desc);
+
+	if (obj_desc->common.flags & AOPOBJ_DATA_VALID) {
+		return_ACPI_STATUS(AE_OK);
+	}
+
+	/* Get the Buffer node */
+
+	node = obj_desc->buffer.node;
+	if (!node) {
+		ACPI_ERROR((AE_INFO,
+			    "No pointer back to namespace node in buffer object %p",
+			    obj_desc));
+		return_ACPI_STATUS(AE_AML_INTERNAL);
+	}
+
+	ACPI_DEBUG_PRINT((ACPI_DB_EXEC, "Buffer Arg Init\n"));
+
+	/* Execute the AML code for the term_arg arguments */
+
+	status = acpi_ds_execute_arguments(node, node,
+					   obj_desc->buffer.aml_length,
+					   obj_desc->buffer.aml_start);
+	return_ACPI_STATUS(status);
+}
+
+/*******************************************************************************
+ *
+ * FUNCTION:    acpi_ds_get_package_arguments
+ *
+ * PARAMETERS:  obj_desc        - A valid Package object
+ *
+ * RETURN:      Status.
+ *
+ * DESCRIPTION: Get Package length and initializer byte list. This implements
+ *              the late evaluation of these attributes.
+ *
+ ******************************************************************************/
+
+acpi_status acpi_ds_get_package_arguments(union acpi_operand_object *obj_desc)
+{
+	struct acpi_namespace_node *node;
+	acpi_status status;
+
+	ACPI_FUNCTION_TRACE_PTR(ds_get_package_arguments, obj_desc);
+
+	if (obj_desc->common.flags & AOPOBJ_DATA_VALID) {
+		return_ACPI_STATUS(AE_OK);
+	}
+
+	/* Get the Package node */
+
+	node = obj_desc->package.node;
+	if (!node) {
+		ACPI_ERROR((AE_INFO,
+			    "No pointer back to namespace node in package %p",
+			    obj_desc));
+		return_ACPI_STATUS(AE_AML_INTERNAL);
+	}
+
+	ACPI_DEBUG_PRINT((ACPI_DB_EXEC, "Package Arg Init\n"));
+
+	/* Execute the AML code for the term_arg arguments */
+
+	status = acpi_ds_execute_arguments(node, node,
+					   obj_desc->package.aml_length,
+					   obj_desc->package.aml_start);
+	return_ACPI_STATUS(status);
+}
+
+/*******************************************************************************
+ *
+ * FUNCTION:    acpi_ds_get_region_arguments
+ *
+ * PARAMETERS:  obj_desc        - A valid region object
+ *
+ * RETURN:      Status.
+ *
+ * DESCRIPTION: Get region address and length. This implements the late
+ *              evaluation of these region attributes.
+ *
+ ******************************************************************************/
+
+acpi_status acpi_ds_get_region_arguments(union acpi_operand_object *obj_desc)
+{
+	struct acpi_namespace_node *node;
+	acpi_status status;
+	union acpi_operand_object *extra_desc;
+
+	ACPI_FUNCTION_TRACE_PTR(ds_get_region_arguments, obj_desc);
+
+	if (obj_desc->region.flags & AOPOBJ_DATA_VALID) {
+		return_ACPI_STATUS(AE_OK);
+	}
+
+	extra_desc = acpi_ns_get_secondary_object(obj_desc);
+	if (!extra_desc) {
+		return_ACPI_STATUS(AE_NOT_EXIST);
+	}
+
+	/* Get the Region node */
+
+	node = obj_desc->region.node;
+
+	ACPI_DEBUG_EXEC(acpi_ut_display_init_pathname
+			(ACPI_TYPE_REGION, node, NULL));
+
+	ACPI_DEBUG_PRINT((ACPI_DB_EXEC, "[%4.4s] OpRegion Arg Init at AML %p\n",
+			  acpi_ut_get_node_name(node),
+			  extra_desc->extra.aml_start));
+
+	/* Execute the argument AML */
+
+	status = acpi_ds_execute_arguments(node, node->parent,
+					   extra_desc->extra.aml_length,
+					   extra_desc->extra.aml_start);
+	return_ACPI_STATUS(status);
+}
diff --git a/drivers/acpi/acpica/dscontrol.c b/drivers/acpi/acpica/dscontrol.c
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..26c49fff58d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/drivers/acpi/acpica/dscontrol.c
@@ -0,0 +1,410 @@
+/******************************************************************************
+ *
+ * Module Name: dscontrol - Support for execution control opcodes -
+ *                          if/else/while/return
+ *
+ *****************************************************************************/
+
+/*
+ * Copyright (C) 2000 - 2011, Intel Corp.
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions, and the following disclaimer,
+ *    without modification.
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce at minimum a disclaimer
+ *    substantially similar to the "NO WARRANTY" disclaimer below
+ *    ("Disclaimer") and any redistribution must be conditioned upon
+ *    including a substantially similar Disclaimer requirement for further
+ *    binary redistribution.
+ * 3. Neither the names of the above-listed copyright holders nor the names
+ *    of any contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *    from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * Alternatively, this software may be distributed under the terms of the
+ * GNU General Public License ("GPL") version 2 as published by the Free
+ * Software Foundation.
+ *
+ * NO WARRANTY
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
+ * "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR
+ * A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT
+ * HOLDERS OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+ * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
+ * OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)
+ * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT,
+ * STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING
+ * IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
+ * POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
+ */
+
+#include <acpi/acpi.h>
+#include "accommon.h"
+#include "amlcode.h"
+#include "acdispat.h"
+#include "acinterp.h"
+
+#define _COMPONENT          ACPI_DISPATCHER
+ACPI_MODULE_NAME("dscontrol")
+
+/*******************************************************************************
+ *
+ * FUNCTION:    acpi_ds_exec_begin_control_op
+ *
+ * PARAMETERS:  walk_list       - The list that owns the walk stack
+ *              Op              - The control Op
+ *
+ * RETURN:      Status
+ *
+ * DESCRIPTION: Handles all control ops encountered during control method
+ *              execution.
+ *
+ ******************************************************************************/
+acpi_status
+acpi_ds_exec_begin_control_op(struct acpi_walk_state *walk_state,
+			      union acpi_parse_object *op)
+{
+	acpi_status status = AE_OK;
+	union acpi_generic_state *control_state;
+
+	ACPI_FUNCTION_NAME(ds_exec_begin_control_op);
+
+	ACPI_DEBUG_PRINT((ACPI_DB_DISPATCH, "Op=%p Opcode=%2.2X State=%p\n",
+			  op, op->common.aml_opcode, walk_state));
+
+	switch (op->common.aml_opcode) {
+	case AML_WHILE_OP:
+
+		/*
+		 * If this is an additional iteration of a while loop, continue.
+		 * There is no need to allocate a new control state.
+		 */
+		if (walk_state->control_state) {
+			if (walk_state->control_state->control.
+			    aml_predicate_start ==
+			    (walk_state->parser_state.aml - 1)) {
+
+				/* Reset the state to start-of-loop */
+
+				walk_state->control_state->common.state =
+				    ACPI_CONTROL_CONDITIONAL_EXECUTING;
+				break;
+			}
+		}
+
+		/*lint -fallthrough */
+
+	case AML_IF_OP:
+
+		/*
+		 * IF/WHILE: Create a new control state to manage these
+		 * constructs. We need to manage these as a stack, in order
+		 * to handle nesting.
+		 */
+		control_state = acpi_ut_create_control_state();
+		if (!control_state) {
+			status = AE_NO_MEMORY;
+			break;
+		}
+		/*
+		 * Save a pointer to the predicate for multiple executions
+		 * of a loop
+		 */
+		control_state->control.aml_predicate_start =
+		    walk_state->parser_state.aml - 1;
+		control_state->control.package_end =
+		    walk_state->parser_state.pkg_end;
+		control_state->control.opcode = op->common.aml_opcode;
+