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# VMX_REASON_IO_SMI

VMX exited due to an I/O SMM Interrupt.

```
var VMX_REASON_IO_SMI: Int { get }
```

## Discussion

An SMI arrived immediately after retirement of an I/O instruction causing a system-management mode (SMM) VM exit.

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