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For undergraduate courses in assembly language programming and introductory courses in computer systems and computer architecture.

This complete and fully updated study of assembly language for the IBM-PC teaches students how to write and debug programs at the machine level. Based on the Intel processor family, the text simplifies and demystifies concepts that students need to grasp before they can go on to more advanced computer architecture or operating systems courses.

• NEW - More comprehensive—Improved organization of basic topics and logical explanation of data definitions.

  • Encourages students by explaining concepts completely and simply.

• NEW - Flexibility—Offers optional chapter topics in the final 7 chapters.

  • Allows instructors to cover these chapters in varying order and depth.

• NEW - 32-bit, Protected mode programming as the default model—Uses the native mode of the IA-32 processor family (Intel 386 and later).

  • Makes addressing easier to understand because students no longer must deal with memory segmentation issues. Makes it possible for students to create applications that take full advantage of 32-bit Intel processors, such as protected mode, flat memory addressing. Allows students to create Microsoft Windows applications.

• NEW - Simplified link libraries—For both 32-bit and 16-bit programming.

  • Simplifies I/O Programming.

• NEW - Flowcharts and illustrations.

  • Helps students to better understand complex concepts.

• NEW - Test banks for each chapter—Prepared by the author.

  • Aids instructors in preparing exams.

• NEW - Top-down program design demonstration and explanation.

  • Teaches students effective design techniques that apply to multiple programming courses. Gives students clear-cut methods for organizing nontrivial programs as assembly language is by nature unstructured. Assists students in forming visual images of program design and logic with flowcharts.

• NEW - PowerPoint slide shows—Prepared by the author in the supplemental material.

  • Enables instructors to have prepared lectures; allows students to print out and study the slides as lecture notes.

• NEW - Review exercises—At the end of every section.

  • Aids students in their comprehension skills.

• NEW - Programming exercises.

  • Gives students first-hand experience in writing software.

• Companion CD-ROM—Includes Microsoft Macro Assembler version 6.15 and TextPad shareware editor.

  • Allows students to install software on their home computers.

• Instructor-maintained Website—With lists of errata, Frequently Asked Questions, new programs, and articles about special topics.

  • Enables students to reinforce their understanding of the material presented in the course.

• More comprehensive—Improved organization of basic topics and logical explanation of data definitions.

  • Encourages students by explaining concepts completely and simply.

• Flexibility—Offers optional chapter topics in the final 7 chapters.

  • Allows instructors to cover these chapters in varying order and depth.

• 32-bit, Protected mode programming as the default model—Uses the native mode of the IA-32 processor family (Intel 386 and later).

  • Makes addressing easier to understand because students no longer must deal with memory segmentation issues. Makes it possible for students to create applications that take full advantage of 32-bit Intel processors, such as protected mode, flat memory addressing. Allows students to create Microsoft Windows applications.

• Simplified link libraries—For both 32-bit and 16-bit programming.

  • Simplifies I/O Programming.

• Flowcharts and illustrations.

  • Helps students to better understand complex concepts.

• Test banks for each chapter—Prepared by the author.

  • Aids instructors in preparing exams.

• Top-down program design demonstration and explanation.

  • Teaches students effective design techniques that apply to multiple programming courses. Gives students clear-cut methods for organizing nontrivial programs as assembly language is by nature unstructured. Assists students in forming visual images of program design and logic with flowcharts.

• PowerPoint slide shows—Prepared by the author in the supplemental material.

  • Enables instructors to have prepared lectures; allows students to print out and study the slides as lecture notes.

• Review exercises—At the end of every section.

  • Aids students in their comprehension skills.

• Programming exercises.

  • Gives students first-hand experience in writing software.

(NOTE: Each chapter section ends with a review and each chapter includes a summary.)

1. Basic Concepts.

Assembly Language Programming-IBM PC  [CORE TEXTS]   (Electrical and Computing Engineering)

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  Assembly Language for Intel-Based Computers, 5/E
  Irvine
  ©2007 | Prentice Hall | Cloth; 752 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0132383101 | ISBN-13: 9780132383103
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  For undergraduate courses in assembly language programming and introductory courses in computer systems and computer architecture.

   

  Written specifically for the Intel/Windows/DOS  platform, this complete and fully updated study of assembly language teaches students to write and debug programs at the machine level. Based on the Intel processor family, the text simplifies and demystifies concepts that students need to grasp before they can go on to more advanced computer architecture and operating systems courses. Students put theory into practice through writing software at the machine level, creating a memorable experience that gives them the confidence to work in any OS/machine-oriented environment. Proficiency in one other programming language, preferably Java, C, or C++, is recommended. 

   

  The 5th edition is available with an optional value-pack containing containing Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Express under isbn: 0132304686. Students and lab managers will be able to download MASM 8.0 from the book page at www.prenhall.com/irvine or on the Microsoft Web site (part of the Windows Vista SDK). The two products work together very well, and instructions are available on my Web site that explain how to set things up. Go to http://asmirvine.com, and select "Getting started".

  
   

Kip Irvine has written four computer programming textbooks, for Intel Assembly Language, C++, Visual Basic, and COBOL. His Assembly Language for Intel-Based Computers has been translated to six languages, and has been a best seller since 1990. Kip grew up in Hawaii as a surfer, sailor, and surfboard maker. He studied classical guitar and music composition at University of Hawaii, eventually earning his music doctorate from the University of Miami. He began programming computers for music synthesis around 1982, and taught at Miami-Dade Community College. He has a Masters degree in Computer Science from the University of Miami, and is currently on the computer science faculty at Florida International University.

This text is designed for students and professionals interested in learning the basics of operating systems, architecture, and programming in the context of a microprocessor. In his eagerly anticipated fourth edition, Kip Irvine concentrates on the combined Windows/MS-DOS operating system and thoroughly covers 32-bit assembly language applications for Intel-based computers.

Focusing on how to approach programming problems with a machine-level mindset, Assembly Language for Intel(r)-Based Computers includes the following features:

• Detailed tutorials on numbering systems and data storage fundamentals.
• All programs tested with the Microsoft(r) MASM 6.15(tm) assembler.
• Inline assembly code, as well as linking assembly language to C/C++ in both Real and Protected modes.
• Extensive instruction set reference that includes instruction formats and CPU flag usage.
• Interrupt vectoring and device I/O.
• CD-ROM that includes the full professional version of the Microsoft(r) MASM 6.15(tm) Assembly Language Development System, a programmer's editor, a macro library, and the book's source code.

New to the fourth edition:
• Win32 programming, including the console API and a graphical application.
• Expanded coverage of procedures, recursion, stack parameters, structures, and unions.
• Boolean expressions, truth tables, and flowcharts.
• Basic string handling, sorting and searching algorithms.
• Bit-mapped graphics in both Real and Protected modes.
• IEEE floating-point binary representation.
• Virtual machine architecture; IA-32 Protected mode segmentation and paging.
• Introductory explanations of the instruction execution cycle, memory I/O, multitasking, pipelining, and superscalar architecture.
• Disk fundamentals, including disk geometry, FAT32 and NTFS file structures.

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