Assembly Language for Intel-Based Computers

• Each text includes a CD-ROM with the Microsoft MASM 6.11 assembler
• Provides an extensive link library
• Tests all programs with the latest version of the Microsoft MASM 6.11 and Borland TASM 4.0 assemblers
• Provides a greater emphasis on the architecture of the 32-bit processor, current motherboard and bus architectures, and types of RAM. (Ch. 2)
• Fully explains how to use the assembler, linker, and debugger. (Ch. 3)
• Introduces all of the 32-bit instructions, shows how to perform 32-bit arithmetic, and includes a new section on writing characters and attributes to the video display. (Ch. 7)
• Extensively updates chapters on disk and file processing.(Chs. 11 and 12)
• Increases coverage of inline assembly code and includes examples of writing subroutines in 32-bit protected mode. (Ch. 13)
• Discusses techniques for creating Windows DCC

• Thoroughly covers assembly language for the IBM-PC, with current discussions on:

• The Intel 80x86 Processor Instruction set and its basic architecture
• Assembly language directives, macros, operators, and structure
• Programming methodology
• Direct programming of computer hardware
• The interaction between assembly language programs, the operating system, and other application programs

• Shows how translate high-level language constructs (loops, IF statements, etc.) into assembly language
• Fully examines Pentium architecture, as well as protected and virtual addressing modes
• Tutorials linking to high level languages such as C and C++

Table of contents

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Hardware and Software Architecture
Chapter 3: Assembly Language Fundamentals
Chapter 4: Using the Assembler
Chapter 5: Procedures and Interrupts
Chapter 6: Conditional Processing
Chapter 7: Integer Arithmetic
Chapter 8: Structures and Macros
Chapter 9: Numeric Conversions and Libraries
Chapter 10: Strings and Arrays
Chapter 11: Disk Storage
Chapter 12: File Processing
Chapter 13: High-Level Language Interface
Chapter 14: Advanced Topics I
Chapter 15: Advanced Topics II
Appendix A: Binary and Hexadecimal Tutorial
Appendix B: Using Debug
Appendix C: Microsoft CodeView
Appendix D: Borland Turbo Debugger
Appendix E: Guide to the Sample Programs
Appendix F: The Intel Instruction Set
Appendix G: BIOS and DOS Interrupts