New Generation Assembly Language Programming

Author: Cao Jiaheng et al.
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: This book is set against the background of the new-generation Pentium series microprocessors and MASM 6.1x, providing a comprehensive and systematic exposition of 16/32-bit PC assembly language programming methods and the latest knowledge and technologies. The book consists of 12 chapters, divided into three levels:
Basic Principles and Methods (Chapters 1–6) introduce the working mode of the Pentium and its extended technologies, 16/32-bit registers, memory addressing mechanisms, instruction addressing and instruction sets, assembly syntax and pseudo-instructions, sequential branching and loop programming, subroutine nesting and recursion, and the creation of COM files.
Programming Applications (Chapters 7–10) cover table processing (sorting and retrieval), encryption and decryption, disk file management, clock and resident programs, BIOS interrupt call techniques, robot graphics and animation, input/output interface programming, asynchronous communication, and mixed programming between assembly language and high-level languages.
Knowledge Expansion and Technology (Chapters 11–12) introduce segmentation, paging management, and multi-tasking protection mechanisms, switching examples between real mode and protected mode, the use of virtual 86 mode, multimedia assembly MMX and SSE instructions and their programming, design, and optimization. Through program examples and demonstrations of software tool usage, as well as appendices, the book illustrates how to conduct software development. Each chapter includes an adequate number of exercises.
The book features a layered structure that progressively advances, with each layer presented in a logical sequence. It integrates years of teaching research results, offering fresh and rich content with a focus on practical application. The teaching material is designed to be easily adapted by instructors and students based on their actual proficiency levels.
This book can serve as a textbook for computer science or electronic information, automation, and related disciplines in higher education. It is also suitable for students in continuing education, microcomputer training, and for researchers and software developers seeking to master microcomputer assembly language. Additionally, it can be used as a self-study reference for anyone interested in learning microcomputer assembly.