A gold mine of insights, techniques and technical data, this guide includes information on the similarities and differences among IBM's five personal computers, plus tips for programming in assembly language, BASIC, C and Pascal. An Ingram computer book bestseller for over a year.

Here are design tips and examples, numerous subroutines for interfacing, and sample programs to explain interfacing functions. Updated for the IBM PC AT and IBM PS/2 computers, this second edition discusses the different BUS structures, including the new Micro Channel architecture. Includes detailed information on display adapters, diskettes, printers, hard disks, mouses, and more.

IBM PC/XT/AT Troubleshooting & Repair is a combination entry-level tutorial and reference book for the person who wishes to maintain his or her own personal computer. An invaluable addition to any user's library.

Provides a thorough and clearly written reference to the AT, its architecture, design and operation both as a stand alone computer and as part of a multiple user network. -- Back cover.

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.

Provides Detailed Product Descriptions & Information for Each Program. Guides Are Sectioned by Categories & Subcategories

Contains an Overview of the Personal Computer & a Comprehensive Directory Containing Vendors, Hardware & Software

Crash course in computer numbering systems; Introduction to Assembly language programming; Using an Assembler; The 8088 instruction set; High-precision mathematics; Operating on data structures; Using the system resources; Graphics made easy; Let there be sound! Macros; Object libraries; Structured programming; 8087 math coprocessor.