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@c man end
@c man end
 
 
@ifset GENERIC
@ifset GENERIC
@page
@page
@node i386-Dependent
@node i386-Dependent
@chapter 80386 Dependent Features
@chapter 80386 Dependent Features
@end ifset
@end ifset
@ifclear GENERIC
@ifclear GENERIC
@node Machine Dependencies
@node Machine Dependencies
@chapter 80386 Dependent Features
@chapter 80386 Dependent Features
@end ifclear
@end ifclear
 
 
@cindex i386 support
@cindex i386 support
@cindex i80386 support
@cindex i80386 support
@cindex x86-64 support
@cindex x86-64 support
 
 
The i386 version @code{@value{AS}} supports both the original Intel 386
The i386 version @code{@value{AS}} supports both the original Intel 386
architecture in both 16 and 32-bit mode as well as AMD x86-64 architecture
architecture in both 16 and 32-bit mode as well as AMD x86-64 architecture
extending the Intel architecture to 64-bits.
extending the Intel architecture to 64-bits.
 
 
@menu
@menu
* i386-Options::                Options
* i386-Options::                Options
* i386-Directives::             X86 specific directives
* i386-Directives::             X86 specific directives
* i386-Syntax::                 Syntactical considerations
* i386-Syntax::                 Syntactical considerations
* i386-Mnemonics::              Instruction Naming
* i386-Mnemonics::              Instruction Naming
* i386-Regs::                   Register Naming
* i386-Regs::                   Register Naming
* i386-Prefixes::               Instruction Prefixes
* i386-Prefixes::               Instruction Prefixes
* i386-Memory::                 Memory References
* i386-Memory::                 Memory References
* i386-Jumps::                  Handling of Jump Instructions
* i386-Jumps::                  Handling of Jump Instructions
* i386-Float::                  Floating Point
* i386-Float::                  Floating Point
* i386-SIMD::                   Intel's MMX and AMD's 3DNow! SIMD Operations
* i386-SIMD::                   Intel's MMX and AMD's 3DNow! SIMD Operations
* i386-LWP::                    AMD's Lightweight Profiling Instructions
* i386-LWP::                    AMD's Lightweight Profiling Instructions
* i386-BMI::                    Bit Manipulation Instruction
* i386-BMI::                    Bit Manipulation Instruction
* i386-TBM::                    AMD's Trailing Bit Manipulation Instructions
* i386-TBM::                    AMD's Trailing Bit Manipulation Instructions
* i386-16bit::                  Writing 16-bit Code
* i386-16bit::                  Writing 16-bit Code
* i386-Arch::                   Specifying an x86 CPU architecture
* i386-Arch::                   Specifying an x86 CPU architecture
* i386-Bugs::                   AT&T Syntax bugs
* i386-Bugs::                   AT&T Syntax bugs
* i386-Notes::                  Notes
* i386-Notes::                  Notes
@end menu
@end menu
 
 
@node i386-Options
@node i386-Options
@section Options
@section Options
 
 
@cindex options for i386
@cindex options for i386
@cindex options for x86-64
@cindex options for x86-64
@cindex i386 options
@cindex i386 options
@cindex x86-64 options
@cindex x86-64 options
 
 
The i386 version of @code{@value{AS}} has a few machine
The i386 version of @code{@value{AS}} has a few machine
dependent options:
dependent options:
 
 
@c man begin OPTIONS
@c man begin OPTIONS
@table @gcctabopt
@table @gcctabopt
@cindex @samp{--32} option, i386
@cindex @samp{--32} option, i386
@cindex @samp{--32} option, x86-64
@cindex @samp{--32} option, x86-64
@cindex @samp{--x32} option, i386
@cindex @samp{--x32} option, i386
@cindex @samp{--x32} option, x86-64
@cindex @samp{--x32} option, x86-64
@cindex @samp{--64} option, i386
@cindex @samp{--64} option, i386
@cindex @samp{--64} option, x86-64
@cindex @samp{--64} option, x86-64
@item --32 | --x32 | --64
@item --32 | --x32 | --64
Select the word size, either 32 bits or 64 bits.  @samp{--32}
Select the word size, either 32 bits or 64 bits.  @samp{--32}
implies Intel i386 architecture, while @samp{--x32} and @samp{--64}
implies Intel i386 architecture, while @samp{--x32} and @samp{--64}
imply AMD x86-64 architecture with 32-bit or 64-bit word-size
imply AMD x86-64 architecture with 32-bit or 64-bit word-size
respectively.
respectively.
 
 
These options are only available with the ELF object file format, and
These options are only available with the ELF object file format, and
require that the necessary BFD support has been included (on a 32-bit
require that the necessary BFD support has been included (on a 32-bit
platform you have to add --enable-64-bit-bfd to configure enable 64-bit
platform you have to add --enable-64-bit-bfd to configure enable 64-bit
usage and use x86-64 as target platform).
usage and use x86-64 as target platform).
 
 
@item -n
@item -n
By default, x86 GAS replaces multiple nop instructions used for
By default, x86 GAS replaces multiple nop instructions used for
alignment within code sections with multi-byte nop instructions such
alignment within code sections with multi-byte nop instructions such
as leal 0(%esi,1),%esi.  This switch disables the optimization.
as leal 0(%esi,1),%esi.  This switch disables the optimization.
 
 
@cindex @samp{--divide} option, i386
@cindex @samp{--divide} option, i386
@item --divide
@item --divide
On SVR4-derived platforms, the character @samp{/} is treated as a comment
On SVR4-derived platforms, the character @samp{/} is treated as a comment
character, which means that it cannot be used in expressions.  The
character, which means that it cannot be used in expressions.  The
@samp{--divide} option turns @samp{/} into a normal character.  This does
@samp{--divide} option turns @samp{/} into a normal character.  This does
not disable @samp{/} at the beginning of a line starting a comment, or
not disable @samp{/} at the beginning of a line starting a comment, or
affect using @samp{#} for starting a comment.
affect using @samp{#} for starting a comment.
 
 
@cindex @samp{-march=} option, i386
@cindex @samp{-march=} option, i386
@cindex @samp{-march=} option, x86-64
@cindex @samp{-march=} option, x86-64
@item -march=@var{CPU}[+@var{EXTENSION}@dots{}]
@item -march=@var{CPU}[+@var{EXTENSION}@dots{}]
This option specifies the target processor.  The assembler will
This option specifies the target processor.  The assembler will
issue an error message if an attempt is made to assemble an instruction
issue an error message if an attempt is made to assemble an instruction
which will not execute on the target processor.  The following
which will not execute on the target processor.  The following
processor names are recognized:
processor names are recognized:
@code{i8086},
@code{i8086},
@code{i186},
@code{i186},
@code{i286},
@code{i286},
@code{i386},
@code{i386},
@code{i486},
@code{i486},
@code{i586},
@code{i586},
@code{i686},
@code{i686},
@code{pentium},
@code{pentium},
@code{pentiumpro},
@code{pentiumpro},
@code{pentiumii},
@code{pentiumii},
@code{pentiumiii},
@code{pentiumiii},
@code{pentium4},
@code{pentium4},
@code{prescott},
@code{prescott},
@code{nocona},
@code{nocona},
@code{core},
@code{core},
@code{core2},
@code{core2},
@code{corei7},
@code{corei7},
@code{l1om},
@code{l1om},
@code{k1om},
@code{k1om},
@code{k6},
@code{k6},
@code{k6_2},
@code{k6_2},
@code{athlon},
@code{athlon},
@code{opteron},
@code{opteron},
@code{k8},
@code{k8},
@code{amdfam10},
@code{amdfam10},
@code{bdver1},
@code{bdver1},
@code{bdver2},
@code{bdver2},
@code{generic32} and
@code{generic32} and
@code{generic64}.
@code{generic64}.
 
 
In addition to the basic instruction set, the assembler can be told to
In addition to the basic instruction set, the assembler can be told to
accept various extension mnemonics.  For example,
accept various extension mnemonics.  For example,
@code{-march=i686+sse4+vmx} extends @var{i686} with @var{sse4} and
@code{-march=i686+sse4+vmx} extends @var{i686} with @var{sse4} and
@var{vmx}.  The following extensions are currently supported:
@var{vmx}.  The following extensions are currently supported:
@code{8087},
@code{8087},
@code{287},
@code{287},
@code{387},
@code{387},
@code{no87},
@code{no87},
@code{mmx},
@code{mmx},
@code{nommx},
@code{nommx},
@code{sse},
@code{sse},
@code{sse2},
@code{sse2},
@code{sse3},
@code{sse3},
@code{ssse3},
@code{ssse3},
@code{sse4.1},
@code{sse4.1},
@code{sse4.2},
@code{sse4.2},
@code{sse4},
@code{sse4},
@code{nosse},
@code{nosse},
@code{avx},
@code{avx},
@code{avx2},
@code{avx2},
@code{noavx},
@code{noavx},
@code{vmx},
@code{vmx},
 
@code{vmfunc},
@code{smx},
@code{smx},
@code{xsave},
@code{xsave},
@code{xsaveopt},
@code{xsaveopt},
@code{aes},
@code{aes},
@code{pclmul},
@code{pclmul},
@code{fsgsbase},
@code{fsgsbase},
@code{rdrnd},
@code{rdrnd},
@code{f16c},
@code{f16c},
@code{bmi2},
@code{bmi2},
@code{fma},
@code{fma},
@code{movbe},
@code{movbe},
@code{ept},
@code{ept},
@code{lzcnt},
@code{lzcnt},
 
@code{hle},
 
@code{rtm},
@code{invpcid},
@code{invpcid},
@code{clflush},
@code{clflush},
@code{lwp},
@code{lwp},
@code{fma4},
@code{fma4},
@code{xop},
@code{xop},
@code{syscall},
@code{syscall},
@code{rdtscp},
@code{rdtscp},
@code{3dnow},
@code{3dnow},
@code{3dnowa},
@code{3dnowa},
@code{sse4a},
@code{sse4a},
@code{sse5},
@code{sse5},
@code{svme},
@code{svme},
@code{abm} and
@code{abm} and
@code{padlock}.
@code{padlock}.
Note that rather than extending a basic instruction set, the extension
Note that rather than extending a basic instruction set, the extension
mnemonics starting with @code{no} revoke the respective functionality.
mnemonics starting with @code{no} revoke the respective functionality.
 
 
When the @code{.arch} directive is used with @option{-march}, the
When the @code{.arch} directive is used with @option{-march}, the
@code{.arch} directive will take precedent.
@code{.arch} directive will take precedent.
 
 
@cindex @samp{-mtune=} option, i386
@cindex @samp{-mtune=} option, i386
@cindex @samp{-mtune=} option, x86-64
@cindex @samp{-mtune=} option, x86-64
@item -mtune=@var{CPU}
@item -mtune=@var{CPU}
This option specifies a processor to optimize for. When used in
This option specifies a processor to optimize for. When used in
conjunction with the @option{-march} option, only instructions
conjunction with the @option{-march} option, only instructions
of the processor specified by the @option{-march} option will be
of the processor specified by the @option{-march} option will be
generated.
generated.
 
 
Valid @var{CPU} values are identical to the processor list of
Valid @var{CPU} values are identical to the processor list of
@option{-march=@var{CPU}}.
@option{-march=@var{CPU}}.
 
 
@cindex @samp{-msse2avx} option, i386
@cindex @samp{-msse2avx} option, i386
@cindex @samp{-msse2avx} option, x86-64
@cindex @samp{-msse2avx} option, x86-64
@item -msse2avx
@item -msse2avx
This option specifies that the assembler should encode SSE instructions
This option specifies that the assembler should encode SSE instructions
with VEX prefix.
with VEX prefix.
 
 
@cindex @samp{-msse-check=} option, i386
@cindex @samp{-msse-check=} option, i386
@cindex @samp{-msse-check=} option, x86-64
@cindex @samp{-msse-check=} option, x86-64
@item -msse-check=@var{none}
@item -msse-check=@var{none}
@itemx -msse-check=@var{warning}
@itemx -msse-check=@var{warning}
@itemx -msse-check=@var{error}
@itemx -msse-check=@var{error}
These options control if the assembler should check SSE intructions.
These options control if the assembler should check SSE intructions.
@option{-msse-check=@var{none}} will make the assembler not to check SSE
@option{-msse-check=@var{none}} will make the assembler not to check SSE
instructions,  which is the default.  @option{-msse-check=@var{warning}}
instructions,  which is the default.  @option{-msse-check=@var{warning}}
will make the assembler issue a warning for any SSE intruction.
will make the assembler issue a warning for any SSE intruction.
@option{-msse-check=@var{error}} will make the assembler issue an error
@option{-msse-check=@var{error}} will make the assembler issue an error
for any SSE intruction.
for any SSE intruction.
 
 
@cindex @samp{-mavxscalar=} option, i386
@cindex @samp{-mavxscalar=} option, i386
@cindex @samp{-mavxscalar=} option, x86-64
@cindex @samp{-mavxscalar=} option, x86-64
@item -mavxscalar=@var{128}
@item -mavxscalar=@var{128}
@itemx -mavxscalar=@var{256}
@itemx -mavxscalar=@var{256}
These options control how the assembler should encode scalar AVX
These options control how the assembler should encode scalar AVX
instructions.  @option{-mavxscalar=@var{128}} will encode scalar
instructions.  @option{-mavxscalar=@var{128}} will encode scalar
AVX instructions with 128bit vector length, which is the default.
AVX instructions with 128bit vector length, which is the default.
@option{-mavxscalar=@var{256}} will encode scalar AVX instructions
@option{-mavxscalar=@var{256}} will encode scalar AVX instructions
with 256bit vector length.
with 256bit vector length.
 
 
@cindex @samp{-mmnemonic=} option, i386
@cindex @samp{-mmnemonic=} option, i386
@cindex @samp{-mmnemonic=} option, x86-64
@cindex @samp{-mmnemonic=} option, x86-64
@item -mmnemonic=@var{att}
@item -mmnemonic=@var{att}
@itemx -mmnemonic=@var{intel}
@itemx -mmnemonic=@var{intel}
This option specifies instruction mnemonic for matching instructions.
This option specifies instruction mnemonic for matching instructions.
The @code{.att_mnemonic} and @code{.intel_mnemonic} directives will
The @code{.att_mnemonic} and @code{.intel_mnemonic} directives will
take precedent.
take precedent.
 
 
@cindex @samp{-msyntax=} option, i386
@cindex @samp{-msyntax=} option, i386
@cindex @samp{-msyntax=} option, x86-64
@cindex @samp{-msyntax=} option, x86-64
@item -msyntax=@var{att}
@item -msyntax=@var{att}
@itemx -msyntax=@var{intel}
@itemx -msyntax=@var{intel}
This option specifies instruction syntax when processing instructions.
This option specifies instruction syntax when processing instructions.
The @code{.att_syntax} and @code{.intel_syntax} directives will
The @code{.att_syntax} and @code{.intel_syntax} directives will
take precedent.
take precedent.
 
 
@cindex @samp{-mnaked-reg} option, i386
@cindex @samp{-mnaked-reg} option, i386
@cindex @samp{-mnaked-reg} option, x86-64
@cindex @samp{-mnaked-reg} option, x86-64
@item -mnaked-reg
@item -mnaked-reg
This opetion specifies that registers don't require a @samp{%} prefix.
This opetion specifies that registers don't require a @samp{%} prefix.
The @code{.att_syntax} and @code{.intel_syntax} directives will take precedent.
The @code{.att_syntax} and @code{.intel_syntax} directives will take precedent.
 
 
@end table
@end table
@c man end
@c man end
 
 
@node i386-Directives
@node i386-Directives
@section x86 specific Directives
@section x86 specific Directives
 
 
@cindex machine directives, x86
@cindex machine directives, x86
@cindex x86 machine directives
@cindex x86 machine directives
@table @code
@table @code
 
 
@cindex @code{lcomm} directive, COFF
@cindex @code{lcomm} directive, COFF
@item .lcomm @var{symbol} , @var{length}[, @var{alignment}]
@item .lcomm @var{symbol} , @var{length}[, @var{alignment}]
Reserve @var{length} (an absolute expression) bytes for a local common
Reserve @var{length} (an absolute expression) bytes for a local common
denoted by @var{symbol}.  The section and value of @var{symbol} are
denoted by @var{symbol}.  The section and value of @var{symbol} are
those of the new local common.  The addresses are allocated in the bss
those of the new local common.  The addresses are allocated in the bss
section, so that at run-time the bytes start off zeroed.  Since
section, so that at run-time the bytes start off zeroed.  Since
@var{symbol} is not declared global, it is normally not visible to
@var{symbol} is not declared global, it is normally not visible to
@code{@value{LD}}.  The optional third parameter, @var{alignment},
@code{@value{LD}}.  The optional third parameter, @var{alignment},
specifies the desired alignment of the symbol in the bss section.
specifies the desired alignment of the symbol in the bss section.
 
 
This directive is only available for COFF based x86 targets.
This directive is only available for COFF based x86 targets.
 
 
@c FIXME: Document other x86 specific directives ?  Eg: .code16gcc,
@c FIXME: Document other x86 specific directives ?  Eg: .code16gcc,
@c .largecomm
@c .largecomm
 
 
@end table
@end table
 
 
@node i386-Syntax
@node i386-Syntax
@section i386 Syntactical Considerations
@section i386 Syntactical Considerations
@menu
@menu
* i386-Variations::           AT&T Syntax versus Intel Syntax
* i386-Variations::           AT&T Syntax versus Intel Syntax
* i386-Chars::                Special Characters
* i386-Chars::                Special Characters
@end menu
@end menu
 
 
@node i386-Variations
@node i386-Variations
@subsection AT&T Syntax versus Intel Syntax
@subsection AT&T Syntax versus Intel Syntax
 
 
@cindex i386 intel_syntax pseudo op
@cindex i386 intel_syntax pseudo op
@cindex intel_syntax pseudo op, i386
@cindex intel_syntax pseudo op, i386
@cindex i386 att_syntax pseudo op
@cindex i386 att_syntax pseudo op
@cindex att_syntax pseudo op, i386
@cindex att_syntax pseudo op, i386
@cindex i386 syntax compatibility
@cindex i386 syntax compatibility
@cindex syntax compatibility, i386
@cindex syntax compatibility, i386
@cindex x86-64 intel_syntax pseudo op
@cindex x86-64 intel_syntax pseudo op
@cindex intel_syntax pseudo op, x86-64
@cindex intel_syntax pseudo op, x86-64
@cindex x86-64 att_syntax pseudo op
@cindex x86-64 att_syntax pseudo op
@cindex att_syntax pseudo op, x86-64
@cindex att_syntax pseudo op, x86-64
@cindex x86-64 syntax compatibility
@cindex x86-64 syntax compatibility
@cindex syntax compatibility, x86-64
@cindex syntax compatibility, x86-64
 
 
@code{@value{AS}} now supports assembly using Intel assembler syntax.
@code{@value{AS}} now supports assembly using Intel assembler syntax.
@code{.intel_syntax} selects Intel mode, and @code{.att_syntax} switches
@code{.intel_syntax} selects Intel mode, and @code{.att_syntax} switches
back to the usual AT&T mode for compatibility with the output of
back to the usual AT&T mode for compatibility with the output of
@code{@value{GCC}}.  Either of these directives may have an optional
@code{@value{GCC}}.  Either of these directives may have an optional
argument, @code{prefix}, or @code{noprefix} specifying whether registers
argument, @code{prefix}, or @code{noprefix} specifying whether registers
require a @samp{%} prefix.  AT&T System V/386 assembler syntax is quite
require a @samp{%} prefix.  AT&T System V/386 assembler syntax is quite
different from Intel syntax.  We mention these differences because
different from Intel syntax.  We mention these differences because
almost all 80386 documents use Intel syntax.  Notable differences
almost all 80386 documents use Intel syntax.  Notable differences
between the two syntaxes are:
between the two syntaxes are:
 
 
@cindex immediate operands, i386
@cindex immediate operands, i386
@cindex i386 immediate operands
@cindex i386 immediate operands
@cindex register operands, i386
@cindex register operands, i386
@cindex i386 register operands
@cindex i386 register operands
@cindex jump/call operands, i386
@cindex jump/call operands, i386
@cindex i386 jump/call operands
@cindex i386 jump/call operands
@cindex operand delimiters, i386
@cindex operand delimiters, i386
 
 
@cindex immediate operands, x86-64
@cindex immediate operands, x86-64
@cindex x86-64 immediate operands
@cindex x86-64 immediate operands
@cindex register operands, x86-64
@cindex register operands, x86-64
@cindex x86-64 register operands
@cindex x86-64 register operands
@cindex jump/call operands, x86-64
@cindex jump/call operands, x86-64
@cindex x86-64 jump/call operands
@cindex x86-64 jump/call operands
@cindex operand delimiters, x86-64
@cindex operand delimiters, x86-64
@itemize @bullet
@itemize @bullet
@item
@item
AT&T immediate operands are preceded by @samp{$}; Intel immediate
AT&T immediate operands are preceded by @samp{$}; Intel immediate
operands are undelimited (Intel @samp{push 4} is AT&T @samp{pushl $4}).
operands are undelimited (Intel @samp{push 4} is AT&T @samp{pushl $4}).
AT&T register operands are preceded by @samp{%}; Intel register operands
AT&T register operands are preceded by @samp{%}; Intel register operands
are undelimited.  AT&T absolute (as opposed to PC relative) jump/call
are undelimited.  AT&T absolute (as opposed to PC relative) jump/call
operands are prefixed by @samp{*}; they are undelimited in Intel syntax.
operands are prefixed by @samp{*}; they are undelimited in Intel syntax.
 
 
@cindex i386 source, destination operands
@cindex i386 source, destination operands
@cindex source, destination operands; i386
@cindex source, destination operands; i386
@cindex x86-64 source, destination operands
@cindex x86-64 source, destination operands
@cindex source, destination operands; x86-64
@cindex source, destination operands; x86-64
@item
@item
AT&T and Intel syntax use the opposite order for source and destination
AT&T and Intel syntax use the opposite order for source and destination
operands.  Intel @samp{add eax, 4} is @samp{addl $4, %eax}.  The
operands.  Intel @samp{add eax, 4} is @samp{addl $4, %eax}.  The
@samp{source, dest} convention is maintained for compatibility with
@samp{source, dest} convention is maintained for compatibility with
previous Unix assemblers.  Note that @samp{bound}, @samp{invlpga}, and
previous Unix assemblers.  Note that @samp{bound}, @samp{invlpga}, and
instructions with 2 immediate operands, such as the @samp{enter}
instructions with 2 immediate operands, such as the @samp{enter}
instruction, do @emph{not} have reversed order.  @ref{i386-Bugs}.
instruction, do @emph{not} have reversed order.  @ref{i386-Bugs}.
 
 
@cindex mnemonic suffixes, i386
@cindex mnemonic suffixes, i386
@cindex sizes operands, i386
@cindex sizes operands, i386
@cindex i386 size suffixes
@cindex i386 size suffixes
@cindex mnemonic suffixes, x86-64
@cindex mnemonic suffixes, x86-64
@cindex sizes operands, x86-64
@cindex sizes operands, x86-64
@cindex x86-64 size suffixes
@cindex x86-64 size suffixes
@item
@item
In AT&T syntax the size of memory operands is determined from the last
In AT&T syntax the size of memory operands is determined from the last
character of the instruction mnemonic.  Mnemonic suffixes of @samp{b},
character of the instruction mnemonic.  Mnemonic suffixes of @samp{b},
@samp{w}, @samp{l} and @samp{q} specify byte (8-bit), word (16-bit), long
@samp{w}, @samp{l} and @samp{q} specify byte (8-bit), word (16-bit), long
(32-bit) and quadruple word (64-bit) memory references.  Intel syntax accomplishes
(32-bit) and quadruple word (64-bit) memory references.  Intel syntax accomplishes
this by prefixing memory operands (@emph{not} the instruction mnemonics) with
this by prefixing memory operands (@emph{not} the instruction mnemonics) with
@samp{byte ptr}, @samp{word ptr}, @samp{dword ptr} and @samp{qword ptr}.  Thus,
@samp{byte ptr}, @samp{word ptr}, @samp{dword ptr} and @samp{qword ptr}.  Thus,
Intel @samp{mov al, byte ptr @var{foo}} is @samp{movb @var{foo}, %al} in AT&T
Intel @samp{mov al, byte ptr @var{foo}} is @samp{movb @var{foo}, %al} in AT&T
syntax.
syntax.
 
 
In 64-bit code, @samp{movabs} can be used to encode the @samp{mov}
In 64-bit code, @samp{movabs} can be used to encode the @samp{mov}
instruction with the 64-bit displacement or immediate operand.
instruction with the 64-bit displacement or immediate operand.
 
 
@cindex return instructions, i386
@cindex return instructions, i386
@cindex i386 jump, call, return
@cindex i386 jump, call, return
@cindex return instructions, x86-64
@cindex return instructions, x86-64
@cindex x86-64 jump, call, return
@cindex x86-64 jump, call, return
@item
@item
Immediate form long jumps and calls are
Immediate form long jumps and calls are
@samp{lcall/ljmp $@var{section}, $@var{offset}} in AT&T syntax; the
@samp{lcall/ljmp $@var{section}, $@var{offset}} in AT&T syntax; the
Intel syntax is
Intel syntax is
@samp{call/jmp far @var{section}:@var{offset}}.  Also, the far return
@samp{call/jmp far @var{section}:@var{offset}}.  Also, the far return
instruction
instruction
is @samp{lret $@var{stack-adjust}} in AT&T syntax; Intel syntax is
is @samp{lret $@var{stack-adjust}} in AT&T syntax; Intel syntax is
@samp{ret far @var{stack-adjust}}.
@samp{ret far @var{stack-adjust}}.
 
 
@cindex sections, i386
@cindex sections, i386
@cindex i386 sections
@cindex i386 sections
@cindex sections, x86-64
@cindex sections, x86-64
@cindex x86-64 sections
@cindex x86-64 sections
@item
@item
The AT&T assembler does not provide support for multiple section
The AT&T assembler does not provide support for multiple section
programs.  Unix style systems expect all programs to be single sections.
programs.  Unix style systems expect all programs to be single sections.
@end itemize
@end itemize
 
 
@node i386-Chars
@node i386-Chars
@subsection Special Characters
@subsection Special Characters
 
 
@cindex line comment character, i386
@cindex line comment character, i386
@cindex i386 line comment character
@cindex i386 line comment character
The presence of a @samp{#} appearing anywhere on a line indicates the
The presence of a @samp{#} appearing anywhere on a line indicates the
start of a comment that extends to the end of that line.
start of a comment that extends to the end of that line.
 
 
If a @samp{#} appears as the first character of a line then the whole
If a @samp{#} appears as the first character of a line then the whole
line is treated as a comment, but in this case the line can also be a
line is treated as a comment, but in this case the line can also be a
logical line number directive (@pxref{Comments}) or a preprocessor
logical line number directive (@pxref{Comments}) or a preprocessor
control command (@pxref{Preprocessing}).
control command (@pxref{Preprocessing}).
 
 
If the @option{--divide} command line option has not been specified
If the @option{--divide} command line option has not been specified
then the @samp{/} character appearing anywhere on a line also
then the @samp{/} character appearing anywhere on a line also
introduces a line comment.
introduces a line comment.
 
 
@cindex line separator, i386
@cindex line separator, i386
@cindex statement separator, i386
@cindex statement separator, i386
@cindex i386 line separator
@cindex i386 line separator
The @samp{;} character can be used to separate statements on the same
The @samp{;} character can be used to separate statements on the same
line.
line.
 
 
@node i386-Mnemonics
@node i386-Mnemonics
@section Instruction Naming
@section Instruction Naming
 
 
@cindex i386 instruction naming
@cindex i386 instruction naming
@cindex instruction naming, i386
@cindex instruction naming, i386
@cindex x86-64 instruction naming
@cindex x86-64 instruction naming
@cindex instruction naming, x86-64
@cindex instruction naming, x86-64
 
 
Instruction mnemonics are suffixed with one character modifiers which
Instruction mnemonics are suffixed with one character modifiers which
specify the size of operands.  The letters @samp{b}, @samp{w}, @samp{l}
specify the size of operands.  The letters @samp{b}, @samp{w}, @samp{l}
and @samp{q} specify byte, word, long and quadruple word operands.  If
and @samp{q} specify byte, word, long and quadruple word operands.  If
no suffix is specified by an instruction then @code{@value{AS}} tries to
no suffix is specified by an instruction then @code{@value{AS}} tries to
fill in the missing suffix based on the destination register operand
fill in the missing suffix based on the destination register operand
(the last one by convention).  Thus, @samp{mov %ax, %bx} is equivalent
(the last one by convention).  Thus, @samp{mov %ax, %bx} is equivalent
to @samp{movw %ax, %bx}; also, @samp{mov $1, %bx} is equivalent to
to @samp{movw %ax, %bx}; also, @samp{mov $1, %bx} is equivalent to
@samp{movw $1, bx}.  Note that this is incompatible with the AT&T Unix
@samp{movw $1, bx}.  Note that this is incompatible with the AT&T Unix
assembler which assumes that a missing mnemonic suffix implies long
assembler which assumes that a missing mnemonic suffix implies long
operand size.  (This incompatibility does not affect compiler output
operand size.  (This incompatibility does not affect compiler output
since compilers always explicitly specify the mnemonic suffix.)
since compilers always explicitly specify the mnemonic suffix.)
 
 
Almost all instructions have the same names in AT&T and Intel format.
Almost all instructions have the same names in AT&T and Intel format.
There are a few exceptions.  The sign extend and zero extend
There are a few exceptions.  The sign extend and zero extend
instructions need two sizes to specify them.  They need a size to
instructions need two sizes to specify them.  They need a size to
sign/zero extend @emph{from} and a size to zero extend @emph{to}.  This
sign/zero extend @emph{from} and a size to zero extend @emph{to}.  This
is accomplished by using two instruction mnemonic suffixes in AT&T
is accomplished by using two instruction mnemonic suffixes in AT&T
syntax.  Base names for sign extend and zero extend are
syntax.  Base names for sign extend and zero extend are
@samp{movs@dots{}} and @samp{movz@dots{}} in AT&T syntax (@samp{movsx}
@samp{movs@dots{}} and @samp{movz@dots{}} in AT&T syntax (@samp{movsx}
and @samp{movzx} in Intel syntax).  The instruction mnemonic suffixes
and @samp{movzx} in Intel syntax).  The instruction mnemonic suffixes
are tacked on to this base name, the @emph{from} suffix before the
are tacked on to this base name, the @emph{from} suffix before the
@emph{to} suffix.  Thus, @samp{movsbl %al, %edx} is AT&T syntax for
@emph{to} suffix.  Thus, @samp{movsbl %al, %edx} is AT&T syntax for
``move sign extend @emph{from} %al @emph{to} %edx.''  Possible suffixes,
``move sign extend @emph{from} %al @emph{to} %edx.''  Possible suffixes,
thus, are @samp{bl} (from byte to long), @samp{bw} (from byte to word),
thus, are @samp{bl} (from byte to long), @samp{bw} (from byte to word),
@samp{wl} (from word to long), @samp{bq} (from byte to quadruple word),
@samp{wl} (from word to long), @samp{bq} (from byte to quadruple word),
@samp{wq} (from word to quadruple word), and @samp{lq} (from long to
@samp{wq} (from word to quadruple word), and @samp{lq} (from long to
quadruple word).
quadruple word).
 
 
@cindex encoding options, i386
@cindex encoding options, i386
@cindex encoding options, x86-64
@cindex encoding options, x86-64
 
 
Different encoding options can be specified via optional mnemonic
Different encoding options can be specified via optional mnemonic
suffix.  @samp{.s} suffix swaps 2 register operands in encoding when
suffix.  @samp{.s} suffix swaps 2 register operands in encoding when
moving from one register to another.  @samp{.d32} suffix forces 32bit
moving from one register to another.  @samp{.d8} or @samp{.d32} suffix
displacement in encoding.
prefers 8bit or 32bit displacement in encoding.
 
 
@cindex conversion instructions, i386
@cindex conversion instructions, i386
@cindex i386 conversion instructions
@cindex i386 conversion instructions
@cindex conversion instructions, x86-64
@cindex conversion instructions, x86-64
@cindex x86-64 conversion instructions
@cindex x86-64 conversion instructions
The Intel-syntax conversion instructions
The Intel-syntax conversion instructions
 
 
@itemize @bullet
@itemize @bullet
@item
@item
@samp{cbw} --- sign-extend byte in @samp{%al} to word in @samp{%ax},
@samp{cbw} --- sign-extend byte in @samp{%al} to word in @samp{%ax},
 
 
@item
@item
@samp{cwde} --- sign-extend word in @samp{%ax} to long in @samp{%eax},
@samp{cwde} --- sign-extend word in @samp{%ax} to long in @samp{%eax},
 
 
@item
@item
@samp{cwd} --- sign-extend word in @samp{%ax} to long in @samp{%dx:%ax},
@samp{cwd} --- sign-extend word in @samp{%ax} to long in @samp{%dx:%ax},
 
 
@item
@item
@samp{cdq} --- sign-extend dword in @samp{%eax} to quad in @samp{%edx:%eax},
@samp{cdq} --- sign-extend dword in @samp{%eax} to quad in @samp{%edx:%eax},
 
 
@item
@item
@samp{cdqe} --- sign-extend dword in @samp{%eax} to quad in @samp{%rax}
@samp{cdqe} --- sign-extend dword in @samp{%eax} to quad in @samp{%rax}
(x86-64 only),
(x86-64 only),
 
 
@item
@item
@samp{cqo} --- sign-extend quad in @samp{%rax} to octuple in
@samp{cqo} --- sign-extend quad in @samp{%rax} to octuple in
@samp{%rdx:%rax} (x86-64 only),
@samp{%rdx:%rax} (x86-64 only),
@end itemize
@end itemize
 
 
@noindent
@noindent
are called @samp{cbtw}, @samp{cwtl}, @samp{cwtd}, @samp{cltd}, @samp{cltq}, and
are called @samp{cbtw}, @samp{cwtl}, @samp{cwtd}, @samp{cltd}, @samp{cltq}, and
@samp{cqto} in AT&T naming.  @code{@value{AS}} accepts either naming for these
@samp{cqto} in AT&T naming.  @code{@value{AS}} accepts either naming for these
instructions.
instructions.
 
 
@cindex jump instructions, i386
@cindex jump instructions, i386
@cindex call instructions, i386
@cindex call instructions, i386
@cindex jump instructions, x86-64
@cindex jump instructions, x86-64
@cindex call instructions, x86-64
@cindex call instructions, x86-64
Far call/jump instructions are @samp{lcall} and @samp{ljmp} in
Far call/jump instructions are @samp{lcall} and @samp{ljmp} in
AT&T syntax, but are @samp{call far} and @samp{jump far} in Intel
AT&T syntax, but are @samp{call far} and @samp{jump far} in Intel
convention.
convention.
 
 
@section AT&T Mnemonic versus Intel Mnemonic
@section AT&T Mnemonic versus Intel Mnemonic
 
 
@cindex i386 mnemonic compatibility
@cindex i386 mnemonic compatibility
@cindex mnemonic compatibility, i386
@cindex mnemonic compatibility, i386
 
 
@code{@value{AS}} supports assembly using Intel mnemonic.
@code{@value{AS}} supports assembly using Intel mnemonic.
@code{.intel_mnemonic} selects Intel mnemonic with Intel syntax, and
@code{.intel_mnemonic} selects Intel mnemonic with Intel syntax, and
@code{.att_mnemonic} switches back to the usual AT&T mnemonic with AT&T
@code{.att_mnemonic} switches back to the usual AT&T mnemonic with AT&T
syntax for compatibility with the output of @code{@value{GCC}}.
syntax for compatibility with the output of @code{@value{GCC}}.
Several x87 instructions, @samp{fadd}, @samp{fdiv}, @samp{fdivp},
Several x87 instructions, @samp{fadd}, @samp{fdiv}, @samp{fdivp},
@samp{fdivr}, @samp{fdivrp}, @samp{fmul}, @samp{fsub}, @samp{fsubp},
@samp{fdivr}, @samp{fdivrp}, @samp{fmul}, @samp{fsub}, @samp{fsubp},
@samp{fsubr} and @samp{fsubrp},  are implemented in AT&T System V/386
@samp{fsubr} and @samp{fsubrp},  are implemented in AT&T System V/386
assembler with different mnemonics from those in Intel IA32 specification.
assembler with different mnemonics from those in Intel IA32 specification.
@code{@value{GCC}} generates those instructions with AT&T mnemonic.
@code{@value{GCC}} generates those instructions with AT&T mnemonic.
 
 
@node i386-Regs
@node i386-Regs
@section Register Naming
@section Register Naming
 
 
@cindex i386 registers
@cindex i386 registers
@cindex registers, i386
@cindex registers, i386
@cindex x86-64 registers
@cindex x86-64 registers
@cindex registers, x86-64
@cindex registers, x86-64
Register operands are always prefixed with @samp{%}.  The 80386 registers
Register operands are always prefixed with @samp{%}.  The 80386 registers
consist of
consist of
 
 
@itemize @bullet
@itemize @bullet
@item
@item
the 8 32-bit registers @samp{%eax} (the accumulator), @samp{%ebx},
the 8 32-bit registers @samp{%eax} (the accumulator), @samp{%ebx},
@samp{%ecx}, @samp{%edx}, @samp{%edi}, @samp{%esi}, @samp{%ebp} (the
@samp{%ecx}, @samp{%edx}, @samp{%edi}, @samp{%esi}, @samp{%ebp} (the
frame pointer), and @samp{%esp} (the stack pointer).
frame pointer), and @samp{%esp} (the stack pointer).
 
 
@item
@item
the 8 16-bit low-ends of these: @samp{%ax}, @samp{%bx}, @samp{%cx},
the 8 16-bit low-ends of these: @samp{%ax}, @samp{%bx}, @samp{%cx},
@samp{%dx}, @samp{%di}, @samp{%si}, @samp{%bp}, and @samp{%sp}.
@samp{%dx}, @samp{%di}, @samp{%si}, @samp{%bp}, and @samp{%sp}.
 
 
@item
@item
the 8 8-bit registers: @samp{%ah}, @samp{%al}, @samp{%bh},
the 8 8-bit registers: @samp{%ah}, @samp{%al}, @samp{%bh},
@samp{%bl}, @samp{%ch}, @samp{%cl}, @samp{%dh}, and @samp{%dl} (These
@samp{%bl}, @samp{%ch}, @samp{%cl}, @samp{%dh}, and @samp{%dl} (These
are the high-bytes and low-bytes of @samp{%ax}, @samp{%bx},
are the high-bytes and low-bytes of @samp{%ax}, @samp{%bx},
@samp{%cx}, and @samp{%dx})
@samp{%cx}, and @samp{%dx})
 
 
@item
@item
the 6 section registers @samp{%cs} (code section), @samp{%ds}
the 6 section registers @samp{%cs} (code section), @samp{%ds}
(data section), @samp{%ss} (stack section), @samp{%es}, @samp{%fs},
(data section), @samp{%ss} (stack section), @samp{%es}, @samp{%fs},
and @samp{%gs}.
and @samp{%gs}.
 
 
@item
@item
the 3 processor control registers @samp{%cr0}, @samp{%cr2}, and
the 3 processor control registers @samp{%cr0}, @samp{%cr2}, and
@samp{%cr3}.
@samp{%cr3}.
 
 
@item
@item
the 6 debug registers @samp{%db0}, @samp{%db1}, @samp{%db2},
the 6 debug registers @samp{%db0}, @samp{%db1}, @samp{%db2},
@samp{%db3}, @samp{%db6}, and @samp{%db7}.
@samp{%db3}, @samp{%db6}, and @samp{%db7}.
 
 
@item
@item
the 2 test registers @samp{%tr6} and @samp{%tr7}.
the 2 test registers @samp{%tr6} and @samp{%tr7}.
 
 
@item
@item
the 8 floating point register stack @samp{%st} or equivalently
the 8 floating point register stack @samp{%st} or equivalently
@samp{%st(0)}, @samp{%st(1)}, @samp{%st(2)}, @samp{%st(3)},
@samp{%st(0)}, @samp{%st(1)}, @samp{%st(2)}, @samp{%st(3)},
@samp{%st(4)}, @samp{%st(5)}, @samp{%st(6)}, and @samp{%st(7)}.
@samp{%st(4)}, @samp{%st(5)}, @samp{%st(6)}, and @samp{%st(7)}.
These registers are overloaded by 8 MMX registers @samp{%mm0},
These registers are overloaded by 8 MMX registers @samp{%mm0},
@samp{%mm1}, @samp{%mm2}, @samp{%mm3}, @samp{%mm4}, @samp{%mm5},
@samp{%mm1}, @samp{%mm2}, @samp{%mm3}, @samp{%mm4}, @samp{%mm5},
@samp{%mm6} and @samp{%mm7}.
@samp{%mm6} and @samp{%mm7}.
 
 
@item
@item
the 8 SSE registers registers @samp{%xmm0}, @samp{%xmm1}, @samp{%xmm2},
the 8 SSE registers registers @samp{%xmm0}, @samp{%xmm1}, @samp{%xmm2},
@samp{%xmm3}, @samp{%xmm4}, @samp{%xmm5}, @samp{%xmm6} and @samp{%xmm7}.
@samp{%xmm3}, @samp{%xmm4}, @samp{%xmm5}, @samp{%xmm6} and @samp{%xmm7}.
@end itemize
@end itemize
 
 
The AMD x86-64 architecture extends the register set by:
The AMD x86-64 architecture extends the register set by:
 
 
@itemize @bullet
@itemize @bullet
@item
@item
enhancing the 8 32-bit registers to 64-bit: @samp{%rax} (the
enhancing the 8 32-bit registers to 64-bit: @samp{%rax} (the
accumulator), @samp{%rbx}, @samp{%rcx}, @samp{%rdx}, @samp{%rdi},
accumulator), @samp{%rbx}, @samp{%rcx}, @samp{%rdx}, @samp{%rdi},
@samp{%rsi}, @samp{%rbp} (the frame pointer), @samp{%rsp} (the stack
@samp{%rsi}, @samp{%rbp} (the frame pointer), @samp{%rsp} (the stack
pointer)
pointer)
 
 
@item
@item
the 8 extended registers @samp{%r8}--@samp{%r15}.
the 8 extended registers @samp{%r8}--@samp{%r15}.
 
 
@item
@item
the 8 32-bit low ends of the extended registers: @samp{%r8d}--@samp{%r15d}
the 8 32-bit low ends of the extended registers: @samp{%r8d}--@samp{%r15d}
 
 
@item
@item
the 8 16-bit low ends of the extended registers: @samp{%r8w}--@samp{%r15w}
the 8 16-bit low ends of the extended registers: @samp{%r8w}--@samp{%r15w}
 
 
@item
@item
the 8 8-bit low ends of the extended registers: @samp{%r8b}--@samp{%r15b}
the 8 8-bit low ends of the extended registers: @samp{%r8b}--@samp{%r15b}
 
 
@item
@item
the 4 8-bit registers: @samp{%sil}, @samp{%dil}, @samp{%bpl}, @samp{%spl}.
the 4 8-bit registers: @samp{%sil}, @samp{%dil}, @samp{%bpl}, @samp{%spl}.
 
 
@item
@item
the 8 debug registers: @samp{%db8}--@samp{%db15}.
the 8 debug registers: @samp{%db8}--@samp{%db15}.
 
 
@item
@item
the 8 SSE registers: @samp{%xmm8}--@samp{%xmm15}.
the 8 SSE registers: @samp{%xmm8}--@samp{%xmm15}.
@end itemize
@end itemize
 
 
@node i386-Prefixes
@node i386-Prefixes
@section Instruction Prefixes
@section Instruction Prefixes
 
 
@cindex i386 instruction prefixes
@cindex i386 instruction prefixes
@cindex instruction prefixes, i386
@cindex instruction prefixes, i386
@cindex prefixes, i386
@cindex prefixes, i386
Instruction prefixes are used to modify the following instruction.  They
Instruction prefixes are used to modify the following instruction.  They
are used to repeat string instructions, to provide section overrides, to
are used to repeat string instructions, to provide section overrides, to
perform bus lock operations, and to change operand and address sizes.
perform bus lock operations, and to change operand and address sizes.
(Most instructions that normally operate on 32-bit operands will use
(Most instructions that normally operate on 32-bit operands will use
16-bit operands if the instruction has an ``operand size'' prefix.)
16-bit operands if the instruction has an ``operand size'' prefix.)
Instruction prefixes are best written on the same line as the instruction
Instruction prefixes are best written on the same line as the instruction
they act upon. For example, the @samp{scas} (scan string) instruction is
they act upon. For example, the @samp{scas} (scan string) instruction is
repeated with:
repeated with:
 
 
@smallexample
@smallexample
        repne scas %es:(%edi),%al
        repne scas %es:(%edi),%al
@end smallexample
@end smallexample
 
 
You may also place prefixes on the lines immediately preceding the
You may also place prefixes on the lines immediately preceding the
instruction, but this circumvents checks that @code{@value{AS}} does
instruction, but this circumvents checks that @code{@value{AS}} does
with prefixes, and will not work with all prefixes.
with prefixes, and will not work with all prefixes.
 
 
Here is a list of instruction prefixes:
Here is a list of instruction prefixes:
 
 
@cindex section override prefixes, i386
@cindex section override prefixes, i386
@itemize @bullet
@itemize @bullet
@item
@item
Section override prefixes @samp{cs}, @samp{ds}, @samp{ss}, @samp{es},
Section override prefixes @samp{cs}, @samp{ds}, @samp{ss}, @samp{es},
@samp{fs}, @samp{gs}.  These are automatically added by specifying
@samp{fs}, @samp{gs}.  These are automatically added by specifying
using the @var{section}:@var{memory-operand} form for memory references.
using the @var{section}:@var{memory-operand} form for memory references.
 
 
@cindex size prefixes, i386
@cindex size prefixes, i386
@item
@item
Operand/Address size prefixes @samp{data16} and @samp{addr16}
Operand/Address size prefixes @samp{data16} and @samp{addr16}
change 32-bit operands/addresses into 16-bit operands/addresses,
change 32-bit operands/addresses into 16-bit operands/addresses,
while @samp{data32} and @samp{addr32} change 16-bit ones (in a
while @samp{data32} and @samp{addr32} change 16-bit ones (in a
@code{.code16} section) into 32-bit operands/addresses.  These prefixes
@code{.code16} section) into 32-bit operands/addresses.  These prefixes
@emph{must} appear on the same line of code as the instruction they
@emph{must} appear on the same line of code as the instruction they
modify. For example, in a 16-bit @code{.code16} section, you might
modify. For example, in a 16-bit @code{.code16} section, you might
write:
write:
 
 
@smallexample
@smallexample
        addr32 jmpl *(%ebx)
        addr32 jmpl *(%ebx)
@end smallexample
@end smallexample
 
 
@cindex bus lock prefixes, i386
@cindex bus lock prefixes, i386
@cindex inhibiting interrupts, i386
@cindex inhibiting interrupts, i386
@item
@item
The bus lock prefix @samp{lock} inhibits interrupts during execution of
The bus lock prefix @samp{lock} inhibits interrupts during execution of
the instruction it precedes.  (This is only valid with certain
the instruction it precedes.  (This is only valid with certain
instructions; see a 80386 manual for details).
instructions; see a 80386 manual for details).
 
 
@cindex coprocessor wait, i386
@cindex coprocessor wait, i386
@item
@item
The wait for coprocessor prefix @samp{wait} waits for the coprocessor to
The wait for coprocessor prefix @samp{wait} waits for the coprocessor to
complete the current instruction.  This should never be needed for the
complete the current instruction.  This should never be needed for the
80386/80387 combination.
80386/80387 combination.
 
 
@cindex repeat prefixes, i386
@cindex repeat prefixes, i386
@item
@item
The @samp{rep}, @samp{repe}, and @samp{repne} prefixes are added
The @samp{rep}, @samp{repe}, and @samp{repne} prefixes are added
to string instructions to make them repeat @samp{%ecx} times (@samp{%cx}
to string instructions to make them repeat @samp{%ecx} times (@samp{%cx}
times if the current address size is 16-bits).
times if the current address size is 16-bits).
@cindex REX prefixes, i386
@cindex REX prefixes, i386
@item
@item
The @samp{rex} family of prefixes is used by x86-64 to encode
The @samp{rex} family of prefixes is used by x86-64 to encode
extensions to i386 instruction set.  The @samp{rex} prefix has four
extensions to i386 instruction set.  The @samp{rex} prefix has four
bits --- an operand size overwrite (@code{64}) used to change operand size
bits --- an operand size overwrite (@code{64}) used to change operand size
from 32-bit to 64-bit and X, Y and Z extensions bits used to extend the
from 32-bit to 64-bit and X, Y and Z extensions bits used to extend the
register set.
register set.
 
 
You may write the @samp{rex} prefixes directly. The @samp{rex64xyz}
You may write the @samp{rex} prefixes directly. The @samp{rex64xyz}
instruction emits @samp{rex} prefix with all the bits set.  By omitting
instruction emits @samp{rex} prefix with all the bits set.  By omitting
the @code{64}, @code{x}, @code{y} or @code{z} you may write other
the @code{64}, @code{x}, @code{y} or @code{z} you may write other
prefixes as well.  Normally, there is no need to write the prefixes
prefixes as well.  Normally, there is no need to write the prefixes
explicitly, since gas will automatically generate them based on the
explicitly, since gas will automatically generate them based on the
instruction operands.
instruction operands.
@end itemize
@end itemize
 
 
@node i386-Memory
@node i386-Memory
@section Memory References
@section Memory References
 
 
@cindex i386 memory references
@cindex i386 memory references
@cindex memory references, i386
@cindex memory references, i386
@cindex x86-64 memory references
@cindex x86-64 memory references
@cindex memory references, x86-64
@cindex memory references, x86-64
An Intel syntax indirect memory reference of the form
An Intel syntax indirect memory reference of the form
 
 
@smallexample
@smallexample
@var{section}:[@var{base} + @var{index}*@var{scale} + @var{disp}]
@var{section}:[@var{base} + @var{index}*@var{scale} + @var{disp}]
@end smallexample
@end smallexample
 
 
@noindent
@noindent
is translated into the AT&T syntax
is translated into the AT&T syntax
 
 
@smallexample
@smallexample
@var{section}:@var{disp}(@var{base}, @var{index}, @var{scale})
@var{section}:@var{disp}(@var{base}, @var{index}, @var{scale})
@end smallexample
@end smallexample
 
 
@noindent
@noindent
where @var{base} and @var{index} are the optional 32-bit base and
where @var{base} and @var{index} are the optional 32-bit base and
index registers, @var{disp} is the optional displacement, and
index registers, @var{disp} is the optional displacement, and
@var{scale}, taking the values 1, 2, 4, and 8, multiplies @var{index}
@var{scale}, taking the values 1, 2, 4, and 8, multiplies @var{index}
to calculate the address of the operand.  If no @var{scale} is
to calculate the address of the operand.  If no @var{scale} is
specified, @var{scale} is taken to be 1.  @var{section} specifies the
specified, @var{scale} is taken to be 1.  @var{section} specifies the
optional section register for the memory operand, and may override the
optional section register for the memory operand, and may override the
default section register (see a 80386 manual for section register
default section register (see a 80386 manual for section register
defaults). Note that section overrides in AT&T syntax @emph{must}
defaults). Note that section overrides in AT&T syntax @emph{must}
be preceded by a @samp{%}.  If you specify a section override which
be preceded by a @samp{%}.  If you specify a section override which
coincides with the default section register, @code{@value{AS}} does @emph{not}
coincides with the default section register, @code{@value{AS}} does @emph{not}
output any section register override prefixes to assemble the given
output any section register override prefixes to assemble the given
instruction.  Thus, section overrides can be specified to emphasize which
instruction.  Thus, section overrides can be specified to emphasize which
section register is used for a given memory operand.
section register is used for a given memory operand.
 
 
Here are some examples of Intel and AT&T style memory references:
Here are some examples of Intel and AT&T style memory references:
 
 
@table @asis
@table @asis
@item AT&T: @samp{-4(%ebp)}, Intel:  @samp{[ebp - 4]}
@item AT&T: @samp{-4(%ebp)}, Intel:  @samp{[ebp - 4]}
@var{base} is @samp{%ebp}; @var{disp} is @samp{-4}. @var{section} is
@var{base} is @samp{%ebp}; @var{disp} is @samp{-4}. @var{section} is
missing, and the default section is used (@samp{%ss} for addressing with
missing, and the default section is used (@samp{%ss} for addressing with
@samp{%ebp} as the base register).  @var{index}, @var{scale} are both missing.
@samp{%ebp} as the base register).  @var{index}, @var{scale} are both missing.
 
 
@item AT&T: @samp{foo(,%eax,4)}, Intel: @samp{[foo + eax*4]}
@item AT&T: @samp{foo(,%eax,4)}, Intel: @samp{[foo + eax*4]}
@var{index} is @samp{%eax} (scaled by a @var{scale} 4); @var{disp} is
@var{index} is @samp{%eax} (scaled by a @var{scale} 4); @var{disp} is
@samp{foo}.  All other fields are missing.  The section register here
@samp{foo}.  All other fields are missing.  The section register here
defaults to @samp{%ds}.
defaults to @samp{%ds}.
 
 
@item AT&T: @samp{foo(,1)}; Intel @samp{[foo]}
@item AT&T: @samp{foo(,1)}; Intel @samp{[foo]}
This uses the value pointed to by @samp{foo} as a memory operand.
This uses the value pointed to by @samp{foo} as a memory operand.
Note that @var{base} and @var{index} are both missing, but there is only
Note that @var{base} and @var{index} are both missing, but there is only
@emph{one} @samp{,}.  This is a syntactic exception.
@emph{one} @samp{,}.  This is a syntactic exception.
 
 
@item AT&T: @samp{%gs:foo}; Intel @samp{gs:foo}
@item AT&T: @samp{%gs:foo}; Intel @samp{gs:foo}
This selects the contents of the variable @samp{foo} with section
This selects the contents of the variable @samp{foo} with section
register @var{section} being @samp{%gs}.
register @var{section} being @samp{%gs}.
@end table
@end table
 
 
Absolute (as opposed to PC relative) call and jump operands must be
Absolute (as opposed to PC relative) call and jump operands must be
prefixed with @samp{*}.  If no @samp{*} is specified, @code{@value{AS}}
prefixed with @samp{*}.  If no @samp{*} is specified, @code{@value{AS}}
always chooses PC relative addressing for jump/call labels.
always chooses PC relative addressing for jump/call labels.
 
 
Any instruction that has a memory operand, but no register operand,
Any instruction that has a memory operand, but no register operand,
@emph{must} specify its size (byte, word, long, or quadruple) with an
@emph{must} specify its size (byte, word, long, or quadruple) with an
instruction mnemonic suffix (@samp{b}, @samp{w}, @samp{l} or @samp{q},
instruction mnemonic suffix (@samp{b}, @samp{w}, @samp{l} or @samp{q},
respectively).
respectively).
 
 
The x86-64 architecture adds an RIP (instruction pointer relative)
The x86-64 architecture adds an RIP (instruction pointer relative)
addressing.  This addressing mode is specified by using @samp{rip} as a
addressing.  This addressing mode is specified by using @samp{rip} as a
base register.  Only constant offsets are valid. For example:
base register.  Only constant offsets are valid. For example:
 
 
@table @asis
@table @asis
@item AT&T: @samp{1234(%rip)}, Intel: @samp{[rip + 1234]}
@item AT&T: @samp{1234(%rip)}, Intel: @samp{[rip + 1234]}
Points to the address 1234 bytes past the end of the current
Points to the address 1234 bytes past the end of the current
instruction.
instruction.
 
 
@item AT&T: @samp{symbol(%rip)}, Intel: @samp{[rip + symbol]}
@item AT&T: @samp{symbol(%rip)}, Intel: @samp{[rip + symbol]}
Points to the @code{symbol} in RIP relative way, this is shorter than
Points to the @code{symbol} in RIP relative way, this is shorter than
the default absolute addressing.
the default absolute addressing.
@end table
@end table
 
 
Other addressing modes remain unchanged in x86-64 architecture, except
Other addressing modes remain unchanged in x86-64 architecture, except
registers used are 64-bit instead of 32-bit.
registers used are 64-bit instead of 32-bit.
 
 
@node i386-Jumps
@node i386-Jumps
@section Handling of Jump Instructions
@section Handling of Jump Instructions
 
 
@cindex jump optimization, i386
@cindex jump optimization, i386
@cindex i386 jump optimization
@cindex i386 jump optimization
@cindex jump optimization, x86-64
@cindex jump optimization, x86-64
@cindex x86-64 jump optimization
@cindex x86-64 jump optimization
Jump instructions are always optimized to use the smallest possible
Jump instructions are always optimized to use the smallest possible
displacements.  This is accomplished by using byte (8-bit) displacement
displacements.  This is accomplished by using byte (8-bit) displacement
jumps whenever the target is sufficiently close.  If a byte displacement
jumps whenever the target is sufficiently close.  If a byte displacement
is insufficient a long displacement is used.  We do not support
is insufficient a long displacement is used.  We do not support
word (16-bit) displacement jumps in 32-bit mode (i.e. prefixing the jump
word (16-bit) displacement jumps in 32-bit mode (i.e. prefixing the jump
instruction with the @samp{data16} instruction prefix), since the 80386
instruction with the @samp{data16} instruction prefix), since the 80386
insists upon masking @samp{%eip} to 16 bits after the word displacement
insists upon masking @samp{%eip} to 16 bits after the word displacement
is added. (See also @pxref{i386-Arch})
is added. (See also @pxref{i386-Arch})
 
 
Note that the @samp{jcxz}, @samp{jecxz}, @samp{loop}, @samp{loopz},
Note that the @samp{jcxz}, @samp{jecxz}, @samp{loop}, @samp{loopz},
@samp{loope}, @samp{loopnz} and @samp{loopne} instructions only come in byte
@samp{loope}, @samp{loopnz} and @samp{loopne} instructions only come in byte
displacements, so that if you use these instructions (@code{@value{GCC}} does
displacements, so that if you use these instructions (@code{@value{GCC}} does
not use them) you may get an error message (and incorrect code).  The AT&T
not use them) you may get an error message (and incorrect code).  The AT&T
80386 assembler tries to get around this problem by expanding @samp{jcxz foo}
80386 assembler tries to get around this problem by expanding @samp{jcxz foo}
to
to
 
 
@smallexample
@smallexample
         jcxz cx_zero
         jcxz cx_zero
         jmp cx_nonzero
         jmp cx_nonzero
cx_zero: jmp foo
cx_zero: jmp foo
cx_nonzero:
cx_nonzero:
@end smallexample
@end smallexample
 
 
@node i386-Float
@node i386-Float
@section Floating Point
@section Floating Point
 
 
@cindex i386 floating point
@cindex i386 floating point
@cindex floating point, i386
@cindex floating point, i386
@cindex x86-64 floating point
@cindex x86-64 floating point
@cindex floating point, x86-64
@cindex floating point, x86-64
All 80387 floating point types except packed BCD are supported.
All 80387 floating point types except packed BCD are supported.
(BCD support may be added without much difficulty).  These data
(BCD support may be added without much difficulty).  These data
types are 16-, 32-, and 64- bit integers, and single (32-bit),
types are 16-, 32-, and 64- bit integers, and single (32-bit),
double (64-bit), and extended (80-bit) precision floating point.
double (64-bit), and extended (80-bit) precision floating point.
Each supported type has an instruction mnemonic suffix and a constructor
Each supported type has an instruction mnemonic suffix and a constructor
associated with it.  Instruction mnemonic suffixes specify the operand's
associated with it.  Instruction mnemonic suffixes specify the operand's
data type.  Constructors build these data types into memory.
data type.  Constructors build these data types into memory.
 
 
@cindex @code{float} directive, i386
@cindex @code{float} directive, i386
@cindex @code{single} directive, i386
@cindex @code{single} directive, i386
@cindex @code{double} directive, i386
@cindex @code{double} directive, i386
@cindex @code{tfloat} directive, i386
@cindex @code{tfloat} directive, i386
@cindex @code{float} directive, x86-64
@cindex @code{float} directive, x86-64
@cindex @code{single} directive, x86-64
@cindex @code{single} directive, x86-64
@cindex @code{double} directive, x86-64
@cindex @code{double} directive, x86-64
@cindex @code{tfloat} directive, x86-64
@cindex @code{tfloat} directive, x86-64
@itemize @bullet
@itemize @bullet
@item
@item
Floating point constructors are @samp{.float} or @samp{.single},
Floating point constructors are @samp{.float} or @samp{.single},
@samp{.double}, and @samp{.tfloat} for 32-, 64-, and 80-bit formats.
@samp{.double}, and @samp{.tfloat} for 32-, 64-, and 80-bit formats.
These correspond to instruction mnemonic suffixes @samp{s}, @samp{l},
These correspond to instruction mnemonic suffixes @samp{s}, @samp{l},
and @samp{t}. @samp{t} stands for 80-bit (ten byte) real.  The 80387
and @samp{t}. @samp{t} stands for 80-bit (ten byte) real.  The 80387
only supports this format via the @samp{fldt} (load 80-bit real to stack
only supports this format via the @samp{fldt} (load 80-bit real to stack
top) and @samp{fstpt} (store 80-bit real and pop stack) instructions.
top) and @samp{fstpt} (store 80-bit real and pop stack) instructions.
 
 
@cindex @code{word} directive, i386
@cindex @code{word} directive, i386
@cindex @code{long} directive, i386
@cindex @code{long} directive, i386
@cindex @code{int} directive, i386
@cindex @code{int} directive, i386
@cindex @code{quad} directive, i386
@cindex @code{quad} directive, i386
@cindex @code{word} directive, x86-64
@cindex @code{word} directive, x86-64
@cindex @code{long} directive, x86-64
@cindex @code{long} directive, x86-64
@cindex @code{int} directive, x86-64
@cindex @code{int} directive, x86-64
@cindex @code{quad} directive, x86-64
@cindex @code{quad} directive, x86-64
@item
@item
Integer constructors are @samp{.word}, @samp{.long} or @samp{.int}, and
Integer constructors are @samp{.word}, @samp{.long} or @samp{.int}, and
@samp{.quad} for the 16-, 32-, and 64-bit integer formats.  The
@samp{.quad} for the 16-, 32-, and 64-bit integer formats.  The
corresponding instruction mnemonic suffixes are @samp{s} (single),
corresponding instruction mnemonic suffixes are @samp{s} (single),
@samp{l} (long), and @samp{q} (quad).  As with the 80-bit real format,
@samp{l} (long), and @samp{q} (quad).  As with the 80-bit real format,
the 64-bit @samp{q} format is only present in the @samp{fildq} (load
the 64-bit @samp{q} format is only present in the @samp{fildq} (load
quad integer to stack top) and @samp{fistpq} (store quad integer and pop
quad integer to stack top) and @samp{fistpq} (store quad integer and pop
stack) instructions.
stack) instructions.
@end itemize
@end itemize
 
 
Register to register operations should not use instruction mnemonic suffixes.
Register to register operations should not use instruction mnemonic suffixes.
@samp{fstl %st, %st(1)} will give a warning, and be assembled as if you
@samp{fstl %st, %st(1)} will give a warning, and be assembled as if you
wrote @samp{fst %st, %st(1)}, since all register to register operations
wrote @samp{fst %st, %st(1)}, since all register to register operations
use 80-bit floating point operands. (Contrast this with @samp{fstl %st, mem},
use 80-bit floating point operands. (Contrast this with @samp{fstl %st, mem},
which converts @samp{%st} from 80-bit to 64-bit floating point format,
which converts @samp{%st} from 80-bit to 64-bit floating point format,
then stores the result in the 4 byte location @samp{mem})
then stores the result in the 4 byte location @samp{mem})
 
 
@node i386-SIMD
@node i386-SIMD
@section Intel's MMX and AMD's 3DNow! SIMD Operations
@section Intel's MMX and AMD's 3DNow! SIMD Operations
 
 
@cindex MMX, i386
@cindex MMX, i386
@cindex 3DNow!, i386
@cindex 3DNow!, i386
@cindex SIMD, i386
@cindex SIMD, i386
@cindex MMX, x86-64
@cindex MMX, x86-64
@cindex 3DNow!, x86-64
@cindex 3DNow!, x86-64
@cindex SIMD, x86-64
@cindex SIMD, x86-64
 
 
@code{@value{AS}} supports Intel's MMX instruction set (SIMD
@code{@value{AS}} supports Intel's MMX instruction set (SIMD
instructions for integer data), available on Intel's Pentium MMX
instructions for integer data), available on Intel's Pentium MMX
processors and Pentium II processors, AMD's K6 and K6-2 processors,
processors and Pentium II processors, AMD's K6 and K6-2 processors,
Cyrix' M2 processor, and probably others.  It also supports AMD's 3DNow!@:
Cyrix' M2 processor, and probably others.  It also supports AMD's 3DNow!@:
instruction set (SIMD instructions for 32-bit floating point data)
instruction set (SIMD instructions for 32-bit floating point data)
available on AMD's K6-2 processor and possibly others in the future.
available on AMD's K6-2 processor and possibly others in the future.
 
 
Currently, @code{@value{AS}} does not support Intel's floating point
Currently, @code{@value{AS}} does not support Intel's floating point
SIMD, Katmai (KNI).
SIMD, Katmai (KNI).
 
 
The eight 64-bit MMX operands, also used by 3DNow!, are called @samp{%mm0},
The eight 64-bit MMX operands, also used by 3DNow!, are called @samp{%mm0},
@samp{%mm1}, ... @samp{%mm7}.  They contain eight 8-bit integers, four
@samp{%mm1}, ... @samp{%mm7}.  They contain eight 8-bit integers, four
16-bit integers, two 32-bit integers, one 64-bit integer, or two 32-bit
16-bit integers, two 32-bit integers, one 64-bit integer, or two 32-bit
floating point values.  The MMX registers cannot be used at the same time
floating point values.  The MMX registers cannot be used at the same time
as the floating point stack.
as the floating point stack.
 
 
See Intel and AMD documentation, keeping in mind that the operand order in
See Intel and AMD documentation, keeping in mind that the operand order in
instructions is reversed from the Intel syntax.
instructions is reversed from the Intel syntax.
 
 
@node i386-LWP
@node i386-LWP
@section AMD's Lightweight Profiling Instructions
@section AMD's Lightweight Profiling Instructions
 
 
@cindex LWP, i386
@cindex LWP, i386
@cindex LWP, x86-64
@cindex LWP, x86-64
 
 
@code{@value{AS}} supports AMD's Lightweight Profiling (LWP)
@code{@value{AS}} supports AMD's Lightweight Profiling (LWP)
instruction set, available on AMD's Family 15h (Orochi) processors.
instruction set, available on AMD's Family 15h (Orochi) processors.
 
 
LWP enables applications to collect and manage performance data, and
LWP enables applications to collect and manage performance data, and
react to performance events.  The collection of performance data
react to performance events.  The collection of performance data
requires no context switches.  LWP runs in the context of a thread and
requires no context switches.  LWP runs in the context of a thread and
so several counters can be used independently across multiple threads.
so several counters can be used independently across multiple threads.
LWP can be used in both 64-bit and legacy 32-bit modes.
LWP can be used in both 64-bit and legacy 32-bit modes.
 
 
For detailed information on the LWP instruction set, see the
For detailed information on the LWP instruction set, see the
@cite{AMD Lightweight Profiling Specification} available at
@cite{AMD Lightweight Profiling Specification} available at
@uref{http://developer.amd.com/cpu/LWP,Lightweight Profiling Specification}.
@uref{http://developer.amd.com/cpu/LWP,Lightweight Profiling Specification}.
 
 
@node i386-BMI
@node i386-BMI
@section Bit Manipulation Instructions
@section Bit Manipulation Instructions
 
 
@cindex BMI, i386
@cindex BMI, i386
@cindex BMI, x86-64
@cindex BMI, x86-64
 
 
@code{@value{AS}} supports the Bit Manipulation (BMI) instruction set.
@code{@value{AS}} supports the Bit Manipulation (BMI) instruction set.
 
 
BMI instructions provide several instructions implementing individual
BMI instructions provide several instructions implementing individual
bit manipulation operations such as isolation, masking, setting, or
bit manipulation operations such as isolation, masking, setting, or
resetting.
resetting.
 
 
@c Need to add a specification citation here when available.
@c Need to add a specification citation here when available.
 
 
@node i386-TBM
@node i386-TBM
@section AMD's Trailing Bit Manipulation Instructions
@section AMD's Trailing Bit Manipulation Instructions
 
 
@cindex TBM, i386
@cindex TBM, i386
@cindex TBM, x86-64
@cindex TBM, x86-64
 
 
@code{@value{AS}} supports AMD's Trailing Bit Manipulation (TBM)
@code{@value{AS}} supports AMD's Trailing Bit Manipulation (TBM)
instruction set, available on AMD's BDVER2 processors (Trinity and
instruction set, available on AMD's BDVER2 processors (Trinity and
Viperfish).
Viperfish).
 
 
TBM instructions provide instructions implementing individual bit
TBM instructions provide instructions implementing individual bit
manipulation operations such as isolating, masking, setting, resetting,
manipulation operations such as isolating, masking, setting, resetting,
complementing, and operations on trailing zeros and ones.
complementing, and operations on trailing zeros and ones.
 
 
@c Need to add a specification citation here when available.
@c Need to add a specification citation here when available.
 
 
@node i386-16bit
@node i386-16bit
@section Writing 16-bit Code
@section Writing 16-bit Code
 
 
@cindex i386 16-bit code
@cindex i386 16-bit code
@cindex 16-bit code, i386
@cindex 16-bit code, i386
@cindex real-mode code, i386
@cindex real-mode code, i386
@cindex @code{code16gcc} directive, i386
@cindex @code{code16gcc} directive, i386
@cindex @code{code16} directive, i386
@cindex @code{code16} directive, i386
@cindex @code{code32} directive, i386
@cindex @code{code32} directive, i386
@cindex @code{code64} directive, i386
@cindex @code{code64} directive, i386
@cindex @code{code64} directive, x86-64
@cindex @code{code64} directive, x86-64
While @code{@value{AS}} normally writes only ``pure'' 32-bit i386 code
While @code{@value{AS}} normally writes only ``pure'' 32-bit i386 code
or 64-bit x86-64 code depending on the default configuration,
or 64-bit x86-64 code depending on the default configuration,
it also supports writing code to run in real mode or in 16-bit protected
it also supports writing code to run in real mode or in 16-bit protected
mode code segments.  To do this, put a @samp{.code16} or
mode code segments.  To do this, put a @samp{.code16} or
@samp{.code16gcc} directive before the assembly language instructions to
@samp{.code16gcc} directive before the assembly language instructions to
be run in 16-bit mode.  You can switch @code{@value{AS}} to writing
be run in 16-bit mode.  You can switch @code{@value{AS}} to writing
32-bit code with the @samp{.code32} directive or 64-bit code with the
32-bit code with the @samp{.code32} directive or 64-bit code with the
@samp{.code64} directive.
@samp{.code64} directive.
 
 
@samp{.code16gcc} provides experimental support for generating 16-bit
@samp{.code16gcc} provides experimental support for generating 16-bit
code from gcc, and differs from @samp{.code16} in that @samp{call},
code from gcc, and differs from @samp{.code16} in that @samp{call},
@samp{ret}, @samp{enter}, @samp{leave}, @samp{push}, @samp{pop},
@samp{ret}, @samp{enter}, @samp{leave}, @samp{push}, @samp{pop},
@samp{pusha}, @samp{popa}, @samp{pushf}, and @samp{popf} instructions
@samp{pusha}, @samp{popa}, @samp{pushf}, and @samp{popf} instructions
default to 32-bit size.  This is so that the stack pointer is
default to 32-bit size.  This is so that the stack pointer is
manipulated in the same way over function calls, allowing access to
manipulated in the same way over function calls, allowing access to
function parameters at the same stack offsets as in 32-bit mode.
function parameters at the same stack offsets as in 32-bit mode.
@samp{.code16gcc} also automatically adds address size prefixes where
@samp{.code16gcc} also automatically adds address size prefixes where
necessary to use the 32-bit addressing modes that gcc generates.
necessary to use the 32-bit addressing modes that gcc generates.
 
 
The code which @code{@value{AS}} generates in 16-bit mode will not
The code which @code{@value{AS}} generates in 16-bit mode will not
necessarily run on a 16-bit pre-80386 processor.  To write code that
necessarily run on a 16-bit pre-80386 processor.  To write code that
runs on such a processor, you must refrain from using @emph{any} 32-bit
runs on such a processor, you must refrain from using @emph{any} 32-bit
constructs which require @code{@value{AS}} to output address or operand
constructs which require @code{@value{AS}} to output address or operand
size prefixes.
size prefixes.
 
 
Note that writing 16-bit code instructions by explicitly specifying a
Note that writing 16-bit code instructions by explicitly specifying a
prefix or an instruction mnemonic suffix within a 32-bit code section
prefix or an instruction mnemonic suffix within a 32-bit code section
generates different machine instructions than those generated for a
generates different machine instructions than those generated for a
16-bit code segment.  In a 32-bit code section, the following code
16-bit code segment.  In a 32-bit code section, the following code
generates the machine opcode bytes @samp{66 6a 04}, which pushes the
generates the machine opcode bytes @samp{66 6a 04}, which pushes the
value @samp{4} onto the stack, decrementing @samp{%esp} by 2.
value @samp{4} onto the stack, decrementing @samp{%esp} by 2.
 
 
@smallexample
@smallexample
        pushw $4
        pushw $4
@end smallexample
@end smallexample
 
 
The same code in a 16-bit code section would generate the machine
The same code in a 16-bit code section would generate the machine
opcode bytes @samp{6a 04} (i.e., without the operand size prefix), which
opcode bytes @samp{6a 04} (i.e., without the operand size prefix), which
is correct since the processor default operand size is assumed to be 16
is correct since the processor default operand size is assumed to be 16
bits in a 16-bit code section.
bits in a 16-bit code section.
 
 
@node i386-Bugs
@node i386-Bugs
@section AT&T Syntax bugs
@section AT&T Syntax bugs
 
 
The UnixWare assembler, and probably other AT&T derived ix86 Unix
The UnixWare assembler, and probably other AT&T derived ix86 Unix
assemblers, generate floating point instructions with reversed source
assemblers, generate floating point instructions with reversed source
and destination registers in certain cases.  Unfortunately, gcc and
and destination registers in certain cases.  Unfortunately, gcc and
possibly many other programs use this reversed syntax, so we're stuck
possibly many other programs use this reversed syntax, so we're stuck
with it.
with it.
 
 
For example
For example
 
 
@smallexample
@smallexample
        fsub %st,%st(3)
        fsub %st,%st(3)
@end smallexample
@end smallexample
@noindent
@noindent
results in @samp{%st(3)} being updated to @samp{%st - %st(3)} rather
results in @samp{%st(3)} being updated to @samp{%st - %st(3)} rather
than the expected @samp{%st(3) - %st}.  This happens with all the
than the expected @samp{%st(3) - %st}.  This happens with all the
non-commutative arithmetic floating point operations with two register
non-commutative arithmetic floating point operations with two register
operands where the source register is @samp{%st} and the destination
operands where the source register is @samp{%st} and the destination
register is @samp{%st(i)}.
register is @samp{%st(i)}.
 
 
@node i386-Arch
@node i386-Arch
@section Specifying CPU Architecture
@section Specifying CPU Architecture
 
 
@cindex arch directive, i386
@cindex arch directive, i386
@cindex i386 arch directive
@cindex i386 arch directive
@cindex arch directive, x86-64
@cindex arch directive, x86-64
@cindex x86-64 arch directive
@cindex x86-64 arch directive
 
 
@code{@value{AS}} may be told to assemble for a particular CPU
@code{@value{AS}} may be told to assemble for a particular CPU
(sub-)architecture with the @code{.arch @var{cpu_type}} directive.  This
(sub-)architecture with the @code{.arch @var{cpu_type}} directive.  This
directive enables a warning when gas detects an instruction that is not
directive enables a warning when gas detects an instruction that is not
supported on the CPU specified.  The choices for @var{cpu_type} are:
supported on the CPU specified.  The choices for @var{cpu_type} are:
 
 
@multitable @columnfractions .20 .20 .20 .20
@multitable @columnfractions .20 .20 .20 .20
@item @samp{i8086} @tab @samp{i186} @tab @samp{i286} @tab @samp{i386}
@item @samp{i8086} @tab @samp{i186} @tab @samp{i286} @tab @samp{i386}
@item @samp{i486} @tab @samp{i586} @tab @samp{i686} @tab @samp{pentium}
@item @samp{i486} @tab @samp{i586} @tab @samp{i686} @tab @samp{pentium}
@item @samp{pentiumpro} @tab @samp{pentiumii} @tab @samp{pentiumiii} @tab @samp{pentium4}
@item @samp{pentiumpro} @tab @samp{pentiumii} @tab @samp{pentiumiii} @tab @samp{pentium4}
@item @samp{prescott} @tab @samp{nocona} @tab @samp{core} @tab @samp{core2}
@item @samp{prescott} @tab @samp{nocona} @tab @samp{core} @tab @samp{core2}
@item @samp{corei7} @tab @samp{l1om} @tab @samp{k1om}
@item @samp{corei7} @tab @samp{l1om} @tab @samp{k1om}
@item @samp{k6} @tab @samp{k6_2} @tab @samp{athlon} @tab @samp{k8}
@item @samp{k6} @tab @samp{k6_2} @tab @samp{athlon} @tab @samp{k8}
@item @samp{amdfam10} @tab @samp{bdver1} @tab @samp{bdver2}
@item @samp{amdfam10} @tab @samp{bdver1} @tab @samp{bdver2}
@item @samp{generic32} @tab @samp{generic64}
@item @samp{generic32} @tab @samp{generic64}
@item @samp{.mmx} @tab @samp{.sse} @tab @samp{.sse2} @tab @samp{.sse3}
@item @samp{.mmx} @tab @samp{.sse} @tab @samp{.sse2} @tab @samp{.sse3}
@item @samp{.ssse3} @tab @samp{.sse4.1} @tab @samp{.sse4.2} @tab @samp{.sse4}
@item @samp{.ssse3} @tab @samp{.sse4.1} @tab @samp{.sse4.2} @tab @samp{.sse4}
@item @samp{.avx} @tab @samp{.vmx} @tab @samp{.smx} @tab @samp{.ept}
@item @samp{.avx} @tab @samp{.vmx} @tab @samp{.smx} @tab @samp{.ept}
@item @samp{.clflush} @tab @samp{.movbe} @tab @samp{.xsave} @tab @samp{.xsaveopt}
@item @samp{.clflush} @tab @samp{.movbe} @tab @samp{.xsave} @tab @samp{.xsaveopt}
@item @samp{.aes} @tab @samp{.pclmul} @tab @samp{.fma} @tab @samp{.fsgsbase}
@item @samp{.aes} @tab @samp{.pclmul} @tab @samp{.fma} @tab @samp{.fsgsbase}
@item @samp{.rdrnd} @tab @samp{.f16c} @tab @samp{.avx2} @tab @samp{.bmi2}
@item @samp{.rdrnd} @tab @samp{.f16c} @tab @samp{.avx2} @tab @samp{.bmi2}
@item @samp{.lzcnt} @tab @samp{.invpcid}
@item @samp{.lzcnt} @tab @samp{.invpcid} @tab @samp{.vmfunc} @tab @samp{.hle}
 
@item @samp{.rtm}
@item @samp{.3dnow} @tab @samp{.3dnowa} @tab @samp{.sse4a} @tab @samp{.sse5}
@item @samp{.3dnow} @tab @samp{.3dnowa} @tab @samp{.sse4a} @tab @samp{.sse5}
@item @samp{.syscall} @tab @samp{.rdtscp} @tab @samp{.svme} @tab @samp{.abm}
@item @samp{.syscall} @tab @samp{.rdtscp} @tab @samp{.svme} @tab @samp{.abm}
@item @samp{.lwp} @tab @samp{.fma4} @tab @samp{.xop}
@item @samp{.lwp} @tab @samp{.fma4} @tab @samp{.xop}
@item @samp{.padlock}
@item @samp{.padlock}
@end multitable
@end multitable
 
 
Apart from the warning, there are only two other effects on
Apart from the warning, there are only two other effects on
@code{@value{AS}} operation;  Firstly, if you specify a CPU other than
@code{@value{AS}} operation;  Firstly, if you specify a CPU other than
@samp{i486}, then shift by one instructions such as @samp{sarl $1, %eax}
@samp{i486}, then shift by one instructions such as @samp{sarl $1, %eax}
will automatically use a two byte opcode sequence.  The larger three
will automatically use a two byte opcode sequence.  The larger three
byte opcode sequence is used on the 486 (and when no architecture is
byte opcode sequence is used on the 486 (and when no architecture is
specified) because it executes faster on the 486.  Note that you can
specified) because it executes faster on the 486.  Note that you can
explicitly request the two byte opcode by writing @samp{sarl %eax}.
explicitly request the two byte opcode by writing @samp{sarl %eax}.
Secondly, if you specify @samp{i8086}, @samp{i186}, or @samp{i286},
Secondly, if you specify @samp{i8086}, @samp{i186}, or @samp{i286},
@emph{and} @samp{.code16} or @samp{.code16gcc} then byte offset
@emph{and} @samp{.code16} or @samp{.code16gcc} then byte offset
conditional jumps will be promoted when necessary to a two instruction
conditional jumps will be promoted when necessary to a two instruction
sequence consisting of a conditional jump of the opposite sense around
sequence consisting of a conditional jump of the opposite sense around
an unconditional jump to the target.
an unconditional jump to the target.
 
 
Following the CPU architecture (but not a sub-architecture, which are those
Following the CPU architecture (but not a sub-architecture, which are those
starting with a dot), you may specify @samp{jumps} or @samp{nojumps} to
starting with a dot), you may specify @samp{jumps} or @samp{nojumps} to
control automatic promotion of conditional jumps. @samp{jumps} is the
control automatic promotion of conditional jumps. @samp{jumps} is the
default, and enables jump promotion;  All external jumps will be of the long
default, and enables jump promotion;  All external jumps will be of the long
variety, and file-local jumps will be promoted as necessary.
variety, and file-local jumps will be promoted as necessary.
(@pxref{i386-Jumps})  @samp{nojumps} leaves external conditional jumps as
(@pxref{i386-Jumps})  @samp{nojumps} leaves external conditional jumps as
byte offset jumps, and warns about file-local conditional jumps that
byte offset jumps, and warns about file-local conditional jumps that
@code{@value{AS}} promotes.
@code{@value{AS}} promotes.
Unconditional jumps are treated as for @samp{jumps}.
Unconditional jumps are treated as for @samp{jumps}.
 
 
For example
For example
 
 
@smallexample
@smallexample
 .arch i8086,nojumps
 .arch i8086,nojumps
@end smallexample
@end smallexample
 
 
@node i386-Notes
@node i386-Notes
@section Notes
@section Notes
 
 
@cindex i386 @code{mul}, @code{imul} instructions
@cindex i386 @code{mul}, @code{imul} instructions
@cindex @code{mul} instruction, i386
@cindex @code{mul} instruction, i386
@cindex @code{imul} instruction, i386
@cindex @code{imul} instruction, i386
@cindex @code{mul} instruction, x86-64
@cindex @code{mul} instruction, x86-64
@cindex @code{imul} instruction, x86-64
@cindex @code{imul} instruction, x86-64
There is some trickery concerning the @samp{mul} and @samp{imul}
There is some trickery concerning the @samp{mul} and @samp{imul}
instructions that deserves mention.  The 16-, 32-, 64- and 128-bit expanding
instructions that deserves mention.  The 16-, 32-, 64- and 128-bit expanding
multiplies (base opcode @samp{0xf6}; extension 4 for @samp{mul} and 5
multiplies (base opcode @samp{0xf6}; extension 4 for @samp{mul} and 5
for @samp{imul}) can be output only in the one operand form.  Thus,
for @samp{imul}) can be output only in the one operand form.  Thus,
@samp{imul %ebx, %eax} does @emph{not} select the expanding multiply;
@samp{imul %ebx, %eax} does @emph{not} select the expanding multiply;
the expanding multiply would clobber the @samp{%edx} register, and this
the expanding multiply would clobber the @samp{%edx} register, and this
would confuse @code{@value{GCC}} output.  Use @samp{imul %ebx} to get the
would confuse @code{@value{GCC}} output.  Use @samp{imul %ebx} to get the
64-bit product in @samp{%edx:%eax}.
64-bit product in @samp{%edx:%eax}.
 
 
We have added a two operand form of @samp{imul} when the first operand
We have added a two operand form of @samp{imul} when the first operand
is an immediate mode expression and the second operand is a register.
is an immediate mode expression and the second operand is a register.
This is just a shorthand, so that, multiplying @samp{%eax} by 69, for
This is just a shorthand, so that, multiplying @samp{%eax} by 69, for
example, can be done with @samp{imul $69, %eax} rather than @samp{imul
example, can be done with @samp{imul $69, %eax} rather than @samp{imul
$69, %eax, %eax}.
$69, %eax, %eax}.
 
 
 
 

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