Intel® 64 and IA-32 Architectures Developer's Manual: Vol. 1

About this Manual

The Intel® 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer’s Manual, Volume 1: Basic Architecture (order number 253665) is part of a set that describes the architecture and programming environment of Intel® 64 and IA-32 architecture processors. Other volumes in this set are:

• The Intel® 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer’s Manual, Volumes 2A & 2B: Instruction Set Reference
• The Intel® 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer’s Manual, Volumes 3A & 3B: System Programming Guide

The Intel® 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer’s Manual, Volume 1, describes the basic architecture and programming environment of Intel 64 and IA-32 processors. The Intel® 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer’s Manual, Volumes 2A & 2B, describe the instruction set of the processor and the opcode structure. These volumes apply to application programmers and to programmers who write operating systems or executives. The Intel® 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer’s Manual, Volumes 3A & 3B, describe the operating-system support environment of Intel 64 and IA-32 processors. These volumes target operating-system and BIOS designers. In addition, the Intel® 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer’s Manual, Volume 3B, addresses the programming environment for classes of software that host operating systems.