A good book to study lower levels of computers

Question

I am very interested in the processor and RAM, but this is beyond the normal level of interest.

I would like to know how memory and processor work especially on x86 and x64 processors. I have to start an assembly language course using NASM and I want to fully settle down before the course starts.

A book that details registers and what they are used for and how the processor uses memory. Themes in real mode and in protected mode memory, as well as models with flat and segmented memory will be very useful!

Does anyone know about such books?

Answer 1

Inside the car, Jon Stokes is very good.

Answer 2

To understand the general hardware operations and the basics of internal computer architecture and organization, this is good.

• Architecture and Organization of John P. Hayes Computers

• Computer organization of Karl Hamacher, Zvonko Vranevich, Safvat Zaki .

• Computer Organization and Architecture by William Stelling

But to understand the inside, you need to become familiar with digital logic, because I think the next book is good.

• Digital Logic and Computer Design by M. Morris Mano

For the x86 architecture and related hardware, as well as the more real, secure mode, programming, and all the basics of intel 8086, 80x86, Pentium I, II, III, and 4, I'll tell you:

• Microprocessor processors Intel 8086/8088, 80186/80188, 80286, 80386, 80486, Pentium and Pentium Pro, programming and interaction Barry B. Bray

And, of course, the Internet is your friend.