Comprises a revision of the 1987 edition, expanded to include coverage of all 80x86 processors from the 8-bit 8088, the 16-bit 8086, and the 80286 to the 32-bit 80386, 80486, Pentium, and Pentium Pro processors. More than a survey of Intel microprocessor chips, the text presents concepts relative to the application of microcomputer technology inside the PC. Includes a diskette containing all the assembly listings for the many programs in the book, organized by chapter. Also includes a copy of DEBUG32 which allows full access to the 32-bit registers and addressing capabilities of the 80x86 processors, as well as permitting the debugging of protected mode programs. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.