Computer organization and architecture : designing for performance / Stallings, William.

Basic concepts and computer evolution -- performance issues -- A top-level view of computer function and interconnection -- Cache memory -- Internal memory -- External memory -- Input/Output -- Operating system support -- Number systems -- Computer arithmetic -- Digital logic -- Instruction sets : Characteristics and functions -- Instruction sets : Addressing modes and formats -- Processor structure and function -- Reduced instruction set computers -- Instruction-level parallelism and superscalar processors -- Parallel processing -- Multicore computers -- General-purpose graphic processing units -- Control unit operation -- Microprogrammed control -- Projects for teaching computer organization and architecture -- Assembly language and related topics.

"This book provides comprehensive and completely up-to-date coverage of computer organization and architecture. This book covers the leading-edge areas of superscalar design, IA-64 design features and parallel processor organization trends. It meets students' needs by addressing both the fundamental principles as well as the critical role of performance in driving computer design. This book also includes an unparalleled degree of instructor support, supplements and on-line resources."--Jacket.