Presents features of Pentium architecture and key instructions. The book trains readers to understand hardware, machine-language code and hexagonal format, writing programs in assembly language, trace element execution, writing macro instructions and linking separately assembled programs into one.

This introduction to the organization and programming of the 8086 family of microprocessors used in IBM microcomputers and compatibles is comprehensive and thorough. Includes coverage of I/O control, video/graphics control, text display, and OS/2. Strong pedagogy with numerous sample programs illustrates practical examples of structured programming.

Basic features of PC Hardware - Instruction addressing and execution - Examining computer memory and executing instructions - Requirements for coding in assembly language - Assembling, linking, and executing programs - Symbolic instructions and addressing - Program logic and control - Introduction to video and keyboard processing - Disk storage I : organization - Disk storage II : writing and reading files - Disk storage III : INT 21H functions for supporting disks and files - Disk storage IV : INT 13H disk functions - Facilities for printing - Defining and using macros - Linking to subprograms - Program loading and overlays - BIOS data areas, interrupts, and ports - Operators and directives - The PC instruction set.

The emphasis of this text is on teaching students to develop the techniques and skills necessary to effectively program using assembly language. Topics are presented following a logical step-by-step progression and each chapter presents building blocks that students may develop for future use. Extensive pedagogy and coverage distinquish this book from competitors.

Teaches assembly language programs for the IBM-pc as well as the principles of computer operations. also covers the intel 8088 word processor & use of line editor.