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Assembly Language for Intel-Based Computers, 5/E

Kip Irvine

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Copyright: 2007
Format: Cloth; 752 pp

ISBN-10: 0132383101
ISBN-13: 9780132383103

Our Price: $99.00

Status: Instock
Published: 06/16/2006

Description
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".

Table Of Contents
1. Basic Concepts.
Applications of assembly language. Basic concepts. Machine language. Data representation.

2. IA-32 Processor Architecture.

Basic microcomputer design. Instruction execution cycle. IA-32 processor architecture. IA-32 memory management.
Components of a microcomputer.
The input-output system.

3. Assembly Language Fundamentals.

Introduction to assembly language. Linking and debugging. Defining constants and variables.

4. Data Transfers, Addressing, and Arithmetic.

Simple data transfer and arithmetic instructions. Assemble-link-execute cycle. Operators. Directives. Expressions. JMP and
LOOP instructions. Indirect addressing.

5. Procedures.
Linking to an external library. Description of the book’s link library. Stack operations. Defining and using procedures.
Flowcharts. Top-down structured design.

6. Conditional Processing.
Boolean and comparison instructions. Conditional jumps and loops. High-level logic structures. Finite state machines.

7. Integer Arithmetic.
Shift and rotate instructions with useful applications. Multiplication and division. Extended addition and subtraction. ASCII
and packed decimal arithmetic.

8. Advanced Procedures.
Stack Parameters. Local Variables. Advanced PROC and INVOKE Directives. Recursion.

9. Strings and Arrays.

String Primitives. Manipulated Arrays of Characters and Integers. Two-dimensional arrays. Sorting. Searching.

10. Structures and Macros.

Structures. Macros. Conditional Assembly Directives. Defining Repeat Blocks.

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11. MS-Windows Programming.

Protected Mode Memory Management Concepts. Using the Microsoft® Windows API to Display Text and Colors. Dynamic
Memory Allocation.

12. High-Level Language Interface.

Parameter Passing Conventions. Inline Assembly Code. Linking Assembly Language Modules to C and C++ Programs.

13. 16-Bit MS-DOS Programming.

Calling MS-DOS Interrupts for Console and File Input-Output.

14. Disk Fundamentals.

Disk Storage Systems. Sectors. Clusters. Directories. File Allocation Tables. Handling MS-DOS Error Codes. Drive and
Directory Manipulation.

15. BIOS-Level Programming.

Keyboard Input. Video Text, Graphics, and Mouse Programming.

16. Expert MS-DOS Programming.

Custom-Designed Segments. Runtime Program Structure. Interrupt Handling. Hardware Control Using I/O Ports.

17. Floating Point Programming and IA-32 Instruction Encoding.

Floating-point Binary Representation and Floating-Point Arithmetic. Learning to Program the IA-32 Floating-Point Unit.
Understanding the Encoding of IA-32 Machine Instructions.

Appendix A: Installing and Using the Assembler.

Appendix B: The IA-32 Instruction Set.

Appendix C: BIOS and MS-DOS Interrupts.

Appendix D: MASM Reference.

Appendix E: Answers to Review Questions.

Features
• 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.

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

— Contains more than 40 procedures that simplify input/output, numeric processing, disk and file handling, and string
handling.

• 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. Answers are included for instructors to used the questions as test material.

• Programming exercises with solutions.

— Gives students first-hand experience in writing software and allows them to immediately check on their results.

• MASM Download— The Microsoft(r) Macro Assembler 8.0 is available for download via the author's page at
www.prenhall.com/irvine.

• 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. Receives approximately 80,000
hits per month—the most extensive Website by any published assembly-language programming author.
— Assembly Language Workbook on Website provides expanded drill and practice on basic numeric and data manipulation
skills, a feature provided by no other author.

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SUPPLEMENTS

IRC - This instructor download site is a password-protected area of the Prentice Hall online catalog that provides instructors
quick access to classroom presentation and assessment resources. Accessible via download, the IRC features a pre-built
PowerPoint presentation, Example Programs, Solutions to Programming Exercises, and Answers to Section Review Questions.
For access to these resources, please contact your PH Sales Rep.

Bridge Page - The bridge page contains a list of all of the titles by this author with links to student and instructor resources.
You can access the bridge page by going to www.prenhall.com/irvine.

New To This Edition

• New chapters on topics such as instructor set design, floating point processor, and a debugging tutorial.
– Gives students and instructors the most up-to-date text for their assembly language course.
Chapter 8, Advanced Procedures completely revised–Now focuses on general Intel stack processing before introducing
Microsoft® directives.
– Provides students with a deep understanding of details of stack frames before introducing MASM’s high-level INVOKE and
PROC directives.

• Improved analysis of IA-32 Instruction Encoding.

– Increases student understanding of Intel IA-32 architecture.

• Improved coverage of Floating-Point processor.

– Student learns about floating-point formats, exceptions, processor configuration, and programming.

• Enhanced discussion of IMUL in chapter 7.

– Now incorporates two-operand and three-operand IMUL instructions.

Alternate Versions
• New chapters on topics such as instructor set design, floating point processor, and a debugging tutorial.
– Gives students and instructors the most up-to-date text for their assembly language course.
Chapter 8, Advanced Procedures completely revised–Now focuses on general Intel stack processing before introducing
Microsoft® directives.
– Provides students with a deep understanding of details of stack frames before introducing MASM’s high-level INVOKE and
PROC directives.

• Improved analysis of IA-32 Instruction Encoding.

– Increases student understanding of Intel IA-32 architecture.

• Improved coverage of Floating-Point processor.

– Student learns about floating-point formats, exceptions, processor configuration, and programming.

• Enhanced discussion of IMUL in chapter 7.

– Now incorporates two-operand and three-operand IMUL instructions.

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Instructor Supplements
Assembly Languagefor Intel-Based and Visual C++ Express 2005 CD, 5/E
IRVINE
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In this package, the 5th edition will be shipped with a CDROM containing Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Express. Students and
lab managers will be able to download MASM 8.0 from 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".

Instructor Resources Center t/a Assembly Language by Irvine, 5/E

Irvine
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IRC (0131753762 ) This Instructor Resource Center to accompany Assembly Language for Intel-Based Computers, 5e is a
password-protected area of the Prentice Hall online catalog that enables instructors to download presentation and
assessment resources quickly. This text features:

z Lecture PowerPoints — This chapter-by-chapter outline highlights the key points from each chapter using the text
illustrations for an effective and visual presentation.
z Review Questions — These are the answers to the section review questions.
z Solutions to Programming Exercises — This Zip file contains the solutions to the Programming Exercises.
z Example Programs – This is a self-extracting WinZip archive containing all the book's example programs and link
libraries.
z Test Bank Question — This testbank contains questions for exams and quizzes in Word format.
z Microsoft Assembler — This free download is available via the author's bridgepage at www.prenhall.com/irvine.
z Chapter Objectives - The Zip file contains the html file with objectives for each Chapter.

The author maintains a very robust site with additional resources. Go to www.prenhall.com/irvine.

Author Bridge Page, 5/E

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