This book is an introduction to assembly language programming based on Intel x86 processors with a concentration on the Pentium. It focuses on providing the reader with a firm grasp of the main features of assembly language programming and how it can be used to improve the performance of a computer system.

Klappentext

This textbook introduces readers to assembly and its role in computer programming and design. The author concentrates on covering the 8086 family of processors up to and including the Pentium. The focus is on providing students with a firm grasp of the main features of assembly programming, and how it can be used to improve a computer's performance. All of the main features are covered in depth: stacks, addressing modes, arithmetic, selection and iteration, as well as bit manipulation. Advanced topics include: string processing, macros, interrupts and input/output handling, and interfacing with such higher-level languages as C. The book is based on a successful course given by the author and includes numerous hands-on exercises.

Inhalt

1. Introduction; 2. Basic Computer Organization; 3. Overview of Assembly Language; 4. Procedures and The Stack; 5. Addressing Modes; 6. Arithmetic Flags and Instructions; 7. Selection and Iteration; 8. Logical and Bit Operations; 9. String Processing; 10. Macros and Conditional Assembly; 11. ASCII and BCD Arithmetic; 12. Interrupts and Input/Output; 13. High-Level Language Interface