[GHC] #8724: x86_64 cas references unsigned int rather than StgWord (was: unexpected CAS failures)

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#8724: x86_64 cas references unsigned int rather than StgWord
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        Reporter:  carter            |            Owner:
            Type:  bug               |           Status:  patch
        Priority:  normal            |        Milestone:  7.8.1
       Component:  Compiler          |          Version:  7.8.1-rc1
      Resolution:                    |         Keywords:
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |     Architecture:  x86_64 (amd64)
 Type of failure:  None/Unknown      |       Difficulty:  Unknown
       Test Case:                    |       Blocked By:
        Blocking:                    |  Related Tickets:
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