80X86 IBM PC and Compatible Computers: Assembly Language, Design and Interfacing Vol. I and II (3rd Edition) (Hardcover)

by Muhammad Ali Mazidi (Author), Janice Gillispie Mazidi (Author)

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Praised by experts for its clarity and topical breadth, this visually appealing, one-stop source on PCs uses an easy-to-understand, step-by-step approach to teaching the fundamentals of 80x86 assembly language programming and PC architecture. It uses the Debug utility to show what action the instruction performs, then provides a sample program to show its application. Covers all of the x86 microprocessors, from the 8088 to the Pentium Pro. Combines assembly and C programming early on. Introduces the x86 instructions with examples of how they are used, and covers 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit programming of x86 microprocessors. For anyone interested in computers and the 80x86 computer family.

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Praised by experts for its clarity and topical breadth, this visually appealing, one-stop source on PCs uses an easy-to-understand, step-by-step approach to teaching the fundamentals of 80x86 assembly language programming and PC architecture. It uses the Debug utility to show what action the instruction performs, then provides a sample program to show its application. Covers all of the x86 microprocessors, from the 8088 to the Pentium Pro. Combines assembly and C programming early on. Introduces the x86 instructions with examples of how they are used, and covers 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit programming of x86 microprocessors. For anyone interested in computers and the 80x86 computer family.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1024 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 Har/Dsk edition (January 18, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130165689
• ISBN-13: 978-0130165688
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.3 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,293,861 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Every Penny, February 23, 2000

By A Customer

This book is very well written. It's approach to learning assembly language and how 80x86 systems interface with peripherals is the best I've ever seen. The programming examples are clear, concise, and relevant. Hardware interfacing is heavily PC/XT centered (old), but is still relevant in many of today's embedded systems.

The book also details how to use C to accomplish many of the same tasks that are often done in assembly. Well written low level interfacing in C and assembly, good luck finding any book that explains it better.

As for complaints, the 3rd edition does not cover MMX or 3DNOW instructions in any depth. The parts on writing device drivers are weak. USB bus discussion is far too minimal. For a book published in 2000, I expect more in those areas.

The above are my only complaints about the book. It is well worth the purchase price.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, concise, and informative, February 17, 2000

By	R. A. Williams (Albuquerque) - See all my reviews

This book is exactly what you'd expect from M. Mazidi: a no-nonsense, implementation-oriented approach to the 80x86 processors that is accessible to the beginner yet detailed enough for experienced Intel assembly programmers. The introductory chapter provides basic background information that is usually taken for granted in application notes or data sheets. The background information is exceptionally useful to people who are beginning work on an Intel embedded system, or who wish to refresh their memory and keep up with industry developments.

This book includes more than just theoretical discussion of x86 designe issues. It incorporates code examples and illustrations, and the information is up to date. It would be suitable as a textbook even at the undergraduate level, although I am using it as a low-level development resource.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars 80X86 IBM PC and Compatible Computers: Assembly Language, De, May 14, 2001

By	Leonid Tsilker (Stoughton, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This book must have been obsolete already 7 years ago. DOS there is the most popular system, assembler is still 16-bit, with some "news" on few pages about "new" 32-bit one. It is ridiculous how they can annotate this book as up-to-date and for such ski-high price ! Don't fall in this trap.