AMD Confidential

 

 

 

 

November 21st, 2008

User Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instruction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supported

 

 

Mnemonic

 

 

Opcode

 

 

 

 

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compare

the

contents

of

an

8-bit

 

CMP reg/mem8,reg8

 

38

/r

 

register

or memory operand with the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

contents of an 8-bit register.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compare

the

contents

of

a

16-bit

 

CMP reg/mem16,reg16

 

39

/r

 

register

or memory operand with the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

contents of a 16-bit register.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compare

the

contents

of

a

32-bit

 

CMP reg/mem32,reg32

 

39

/r

 

register

or memory operand with the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

contents of a 32-bit register.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compare

the

contents

of

a

64-bit

 

CMP reg/mem64,reg64

 

39

/r

 

register

or memory operand with the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

contents of a 64-bit register.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compare

the

contents of an 8-bit

 

CMP reg8,reg/mem8

 

3A

/r

 

register

with the contents of an 8-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bit register or memory operand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compare

the

contents of a 16-bit

 

CMP reg16,reg/mem16

 

3B

/r

 

register

with the contents of a 16-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bit register or memory operand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compare

the

contents of a 32-bit

 

CMP reg32,reg/mem32

 

3B

/r

 

register

with the contents of a 32-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bit register or memory operand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compare

the

contents of a 64-bit

 

CMP reg64,reg/mem64

 

3B

/r

 

register

with the contents of a 64-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bit register or memory operand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compare the byte at DS:rSI with the

 

CMPS mem8,mem8

 

A6

 

 

 

byte

at

ES:rDI and then increment or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

decrement rSI and rDI.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compare the word at DS:rSI with the

 

CMPS mem16,mem16

 

A7

 

 

 

word

at

ES:rDI and then increment or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

decrement rSI and rDI.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compare the doubleword at DS:rSI with

 

CMPS mem32,mem32

 

A7

 

 

 

the

doubleword

at

ES:rDI

and

then

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

increment or decrement rSI and rDI.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compare the quadword at DS:rSI with

 

CMPS mem64,mem64

 

A7

 

 

 

the

quadword

 

at

ES:rDI

and

 

then

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

increment or decrement rSI and rDI.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compare the byte at DS:rSI with the

 

CMPSB

 

A6

 

 

 

byte

at

ES:rDI and then increment or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

decrement rSI and rDI.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compare the word at DS:rSI with the

 

CMPSW

 

A7

 

 

 

word

at

ES:rDI and then increment or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

decrement rSI and rDI.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compare the doubleword at DS:rSI with

 

CMPSD

 

A7

 

 

 

the

doubleword

at

ES:rDI

and

then

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

increment or decrement rSI and rDI.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compare the quadword at DS:rSI with

 

CMPSQ

 

A7

 

 

 

the

quadword

 

at

ES:rDI

and

 

then

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

increment or decrement rSI and rDI.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compare AL register with an 8-bit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

register

or

 

memory

location.

If

 

CMPXCHG reg/mem8,reg8

 

0F

B0 /r

 

equal, copy the second operand to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

first operand. Otherwise, copy the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

first operand to AL.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compare AX register with a 16-bit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

register

or

 

memory

location.

If

 

CMPXCHG reg/mem16,reg16

 

0F

B1 /r

 

equal, copy the second operand to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

first operand. Otherwise, copy the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

first operand to AX.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compare EAX register with a 32-bit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

register

or

 

memory

location.

If

 

CMPXCHG reg/mem32,reg32

 

0F

B1 /r

 

equal, copy the second operand to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

first operand. Otherwise, copy the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

first operand to EAX.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compare RAX register with a 64-bit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

register

or

 

memory

location.

If

 

CMPXCHG reg/mem64,reg64

 

0F

B1 /r

 

equal, copy the second operand to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

first operand. Otherwise, copy the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

first operand to RAX.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix A

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4.4.5 specifications

AMD 4.4.5 is a robust version of the AMD software ecosystem that focuses on enhanced performance, stability, and efficiency for users relying on AMD processors and graphics cards. This iteration brings various features and technologies designed to optimize gaming, professional applications, and general computing tasks.

One of the standout enhancements in AMD 4.4.5 is the integration of Smart Access Memory technology, which allows the CPU to access the full graphics memory directly. This feature enhances data flow between the CPU and GPU, leading to improved frame rates and overall performance, especially in memory-intensive games. Users can experience a marked increase in gaming performance without the need for additional hardware upgrades.

Another significant feature introduced is the updated Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition. This software update encompasses optimizations for various games, ensuring that gamers can enjoy a seamless experience with the latest titles. The Adrenalin interface also provides features such as Radeon Chill, which helps reduce power consumption during less demanding scenes, and Radeon Anti-Lag, designed to minimize input lag and enhance responsiveness in competitive gaming.

Additionally, AMD 4.4.5 brings the latest drivers that include important performance enhancements and bug fixes that allow for greater system stability. Regular updates ensure that users have the best experience with their AMD hardware, and it significantly bolsters compatibility with the latest gaming titles and software applications.

AMD's Enhanced Sync technology offers users the ability to eliminate screen tearing and stuttering while delivering smooth gameplay. It dynamically synchronizes the refresh rate of the display with the frame rates produced by the GPU, improving the visual experience significantly.

With the introduction of FidelityFX Super Resolution, AMD continues to bolster its suite of technologies that enhance graphics quality and performance. This feature allows lower-resolution images to be upscaled effectively, making it easier for users to enjoy high-end visuals without taxing their hardware excessively.

In summary, AMD 4.4.5 represents a comprehensive update for users by integrating cutting-edge technologies that cater to a wide range of applications from gaming to content creation. With enhancements across the board, AMD reaffirms its commitment to providing high-performance solutions that keep pace with the ever-evolving technology landscape. Whether for gaming aficionados or professional creators, the capabilities offered in this version make it a significant milestone in the AMD software ecosystem.