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Intel Intel® 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer's Manual
This document is the Instruction Set Reference volume of Intel’s Software Developer’s Manual, detailing x86 instruction formats, encoding, and exceptions for 64-bit and 32-bit architectures. It covers instruction syntax, operand encoding, and exception types for protected, real-address, and virtual-8086 modes. It also includes details on Intel® AVX and VEX extensions for modern processors. The manual is intended for software developers designing for Intel processors.
Read onlineIntel® 64 specifications
| Debug registers | Eight |
|---|---|
| Breakpoints supported | 1 to 4 |
| Breakpoint linear address width | 32 bits |
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Instruction set, parameters and examples for configuring or programming the device.
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What do debug registers control?
They control the debug operation of the processor.
How many breakpoints can be set up?
The debug registers can set up and monitor from 1 to 4 breakpoints, numbered 0 through 3.
What is the order number for this manual?
Order Number: 253668-060US
From: Intel 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer's Manual Vol 3A System Programming Guide Part 1
What are the other volumes in the Intel 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer's Manual?
The manual consists of nine volumes including Basic Architecture, Instruction Set Reference A-M, N-U, V-Z, Instruction Set Reference, System Programming Guide, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4.
From: Intel 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer's Manual Vol 3A System Programming Guide Part 1
What processor architectures does this manual cover?
This manual covers Intel 64 and IA-32 processors.
From: Intel Intel® 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer's Manual
What is the order number for this specific volume?
The order number for this volume is 325383.
From: Intel Intel® 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer's Manual
