For courses in Computer Interfacing, Intel 16-32 Bit Chips, Pentium Chip, Microprocessors 16 and 32-bit Chips, and Intel 8086/8088/80x86 core texts. Praised by experts for its clarity and topical breadth, this visually appealing, comprehensive source on PCs uses an easy-to-understand, step-by-step approach to teaching the fundamentals of 80x86 assembly language programming and PC architecture. This edition has been updated to include coverage of the latest 64-bit microprocessor from Intel and AMD, the multi core features of the new 64-bit microprocessors, and programming devices via USB ports. Offering students a fun, hands-on learning experience, the text uses the Debug utility to show what action the instruction performs, then provides a sample program to show its application. Reinforcing concepts with numerous examples and review questions, its oversized pages delve into dozens of related subjects, including DOS memory map, BIOS, microprocessor architecture, supporting chips, buses, interfacing techniques, system programming, memory hierarchy, DOS memory management, tables of instruction timings, hard disk characteristics, and more. Hallmark Features: Comprehensive coverage of all the 80x86 microprocessors, from the 8088 to the Pentium Pro. Combines assembly and C programming early on. Introduces the 80x86 instructions with examples of how they are used, and covers 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit programming of x86 microprocessors.

Uses fragments of programs from IBM PC technical reference, showing students a real-world approach to programming in assembly. Ensures a basic understanding of binary and hex numbering systems (before delving into PC assembly language and system programming). Places all C programming in the last section of each chapter, which maintains continuity for those with no C programming experience. Analyzes hardware differences among 8086, 286, 386, 486, Pentium and Pentium Pro chips -- looks at the internal architecture on programming such chips.