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Assembly Language and Computer Organization
Assembly Language and Computer Organization
Topics:Topics: Theme Programming in C Great realities of computer systems How this fits within CS curriculum Logistical issues
CMSC 313
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Course ThemeCourse Theme Abstraction is good, but don’t forget reality!
Most CS courses emphasize abstractionMost CS courses emphasize abstraction Abstract data types Asymptotic analysis
These abstractions have limitsThese abstractions have limits Especially in the presence of bugs Need to understand underlying implementations
Useful outcomesUseful outcomes Become more effective programmers
Able to find and eliminate bugs efficientlyAble to tune program performance
Prepare for later “systems” classes in CS & ECECompilers, Operating Systems, Networks, Computer
Architecture, Embedded Systems
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Programming in CProgramming in C
We assume you have experience in Java or other We assume you have experience in Java or other high-level language (e.g. C++) that uses the same high-level language (e.g. C++) that uses the same syntaxsyntax
C is “closer” to the hardware than other languagesC is “closer” to the hardware than other languages You are responsible for everything that happens
Array index validation You must understand how the computer works to write
efficient, portable code Pointers, dynamic memory allocation must be handled by
your codePowerful, but dangerousNo garbage collector like Java
Functions are the focus, there are no objectsFunctions are the focus, there are no objects Encapsulation is difficult at best
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Memory Referencing ErrorsMemory Referencing ErrorsC and C++ do not provide any memory protectionC and C++ do not provide any memory protection
Out of bounds array references Invalid pointer values Abuses of malloc/free
Can lead to nasty bugsCan lead to nasty bugs Whether or not bug has any effect depends on system and
compiler Action at a distance
Corrupted object logically unrelated to one being accessed Effect of bug may be first observed long after it is generated
How can I deal with this?How can I deal with this? Program in Java or ML Understand what possible interactions may occur Use or develop tools to detect referencing errors
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Great Reality #1Great Reality #1
Ints are not Integers, Floats are not RealsInts are not Integers, Floats are not Reals
ExamplesExamples Is x2 ≥ 0?
Floats: Yes! Ints:
» 40000 * 40000 --> 1600000000
» 50000 * 50000 --> ??
Is (x + y) + z = x + (y + z)?Unsigned & Signed Ints: Yes!Floats:
» (1e20 + -1e20) + 3.14 --> 3.14
» 1e20 + (-1e20 + 3.14) --> ??
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Computer ArithmeticComputer Arithmetic
Does not generate random valuesDoes not generate random values Arithmetic operations have important mathematical
properties
Cannot assume “usual” propertiesCannot assume “usual” properties Due to finiteness of representations Integer operations satisfy “ring” properties
Commutativity, associativity, distributivity Floating point operations satisfy “ordering” properties
Monotonicity, values of signs
ObservationObservation Need to understand which abstractions apply in which
contexts Important issues for compiler writers and serious
application programmers
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Great Reality #2Great Reality #2
You’ve got to know assemblyYou’ve got to know assembly
Chances are, you’ll never write a program in assemblyChances are, you’ll never write a program in assembly Compilers are much better & more patient than you are
Understanding assembly key to machine-level Understanding assembly key to machine-level execution modelexecution model Behavior of programs in presence of bugs
High-level language model breaks down Tuning program performance
Understanding sources of program inefficiency Implementing system software
Compiler has machine code as targetOperating systems must manage process state
Creating / fighting malwarex86 assembly is the language of choice!
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Assembly Code ExampleAssembly Code Example
Time Stamp CounterTime Stamp Counter Special 64-bit register in Intel-compatible machines Incremented every clock cycle Read with rdtsc instruction
ApplicationApplication Measure time required by procedure
In units of clock cycles
double t;start_counter();P();t = get_counter();printf("P required %f clock cycles\n", t);
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Code to Read CounterCode to Read Counter Write small amount of assembly code using GCC’s asm
facility Inserts assembly code into machine code generated by
compiler
static unsigned cyc_hi = 0;static unsigned cyc_lo = 0;
/* Set *hi and *lo to the high and low order bits of the cycle counter. */void access_counter(unsigned *hi, unsigned *lo){ asm("rdtsc; movl %%edx,%0; movl %%eax,%1"
: "=r" (*hi), "=r" (*lo) :: "%edx", "%eax");
}
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Great Reality #3Great Reality #3
Memory Matters: Memory Matters: Random Access Memory is anRandom Access Memory is anun-physical abstractionun-physical abstraction
Memory is not unboundedMemory is not unbounded It must be allocated and managed Many applications are memory dominated
Memory referencing bugs especially perniciousMemory referencing bugs especially pernicious Effects are distant in both time and space
Memory performance is not uniformMemory performance is not uniform Cache and virtual memory effects can greatly affect program
performance Adapting program to characteristics of memory system can
lead to major speed improvements
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Memory Referencing Bug ExampleMemory Referencing Bug Example
double fun(int i){ double d[1] = {3.14}; long int a[2]; a[i] = 1073741824; /* Possibly out of bounds */ return d[0];}
double fun(int i){ double d[1] = {3.14}; long int a[2]; a[i] = 1073741824; /* Possibly out of bounds */ return d[0];}
fun(0) –> 3.14fun(1) –> 3.14fun(2) –> 3.1399998664856fun(3) –> 2.00000061035156fun(4) –> 3.14, then segmentation fault
fun(0) –> 3.14fun(1) –> 3.14fun(2) –> 3.1399998664856fun(3) –> 2.00000061035156fun(4) –> 3.14, then segmentation fault
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Referencing Bug ExplanationReferencing Bug Explanation
C does not implement bounds checking Out of range write can affect other parts of program state
Saved State
d7 … d4
d3 … d0
a[1]
a[0] 0
1
2
3
4
Location accessedby fun(i)
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Memory System Performance ExampleMemory System Performance Example
Hierarchical memory organization Performance depends on access patterns
Including how step through multi-dimensional array
void copyji(int src[2048][2048], int dst[2048][2048]){ int i,j; for (j = 0; j < 2048; j++) for (i = 0; i < 2048; i++) dst[i][j] = src[i][j];}
void copyij(int src[2048][2048], int dst[2048][2048]){ int i,j; for (i = 0; i < 2048; i++) for (j = 0; j < 2048; j++) dst[i][j] = src[i][j];}
59,393,288 clock cycles 1,277,877,876 clock cycles
21.5 times slower!(Measured on 2GHz
Intel Pentium 4)
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The Memory MountainThe Memory Mountain
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Stride (words) Working set size (bytes)
Pentium III Xeon550 MHz16 KB on-chip L1 d-cache16 KB on-chip L1 i-cache512 KB off-chip unifiedL2 cache
L1
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Mem
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copyij
copyji
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Great Reality #4Great Reality #4
Computers do more than execute programsComputers do more than execute programs
They need to get data in and outThey need to get data in and out I/O system critical to program reliability and performance
They communicate with each other over networksThey communicate with each other over networks Many system-level issues arise in presence of network
Concurrent operations by autonomous processesCoping with unreliable mediaCross platform compatibilityComplex performance issues
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Role within CurriculumRole within Curriculum
Foundation of Foundation of Computer SystemsComputer Systems Underlying principles
for hardware, software
CMSC 313Systems
CMSC 421OperatingSystems
CMSC 431Compilers
ProcessesMem. Mgmt
C Programming
CMSC 411Architecture
Exec. ModelMemory System
CMSC 201Intro to
Programming
Machine Code
CMSC 202OOP in Java
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Course PerspectiveCourse Perspective
Most Systems Courses are Builder-CentricMost Systems Courses are Builder-Centric Computer Architecture
Design pipelined processor in Verilog
Operating Systems Implement large portions of operating system
CompilersWrite compiler for simple language
Networking Implement and simulate network protocols
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Course Perspective (Cont.)Course Perspective (Cont.)
Our Course is Programmer-CentricOur Course is Programmer-Centric Purpose is to show how by knowing more about the
underlying system, one can be more effective as a programmer
Enable you toWrite programs that are more reliable and efficient Incorporate features that require hooks into OS
» E.g., concurrency, signal handlers
Not just a course for dedicated hackersWe bring out the hidden hacker in everyone
Cover material in this course that you won’t see elsewhere
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Textbooks
Randal E. Bryant and David R. O’Hallaron, Randal E. Bryant and David R. O’Hallaron, “Computer Systems: A Programmer’s Perspective”, Prentice
Hall 2003. http://csapp.cs.cmu.edu This book really matters for the course!
How to solve labsPractice problems typical of exam problems
Brian Kernighan and Dennis Ritchie, Brian Kernighan and Dennis Ritchie, “The C Programming Language, Second Edition”, Prentice
Hall, 1988 The “C” bible
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Course ComponentsLecturesLectures
Higher level concepts
ProjectsProjects The heart of the course 2 or 3 weeks Provide experience writing C programs Provide in-depth understanding of an aspect of systems
ExamsExams Test your understanding of concepts & mathematical
principlesCritical component of grade
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Getting Help
Class Web PageClass Web Page www.cs.umbc.edu/courses/undergraduate/313/spring11 Copies of lectures, assignments, exams, solutions Clarifications to assignments
BlackBoardBlackBoard http://blackboard.umbc.edu Clarifications to assignments, general discussion The only board your instructors will be monitoring
EmailEmail [email protected]
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Policies: Assignments
Work groupsWork groups Some projects are team of two
HandinsHandins Assignment due time/date specified in project description Electronic handins
Appealing gradesAppealing grades Within 7 days of completion of grading.
Following procedure described in syllabus
Projects: Talk to your TA Exams: Talk to your instructor
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TimelinessTimelinessGrace DaysGrace Days
4 grace days for the course Covers scheduling crunch, out-of-town trips, illnesses,
minor setbacks Save them until late in the term!
Lateness PenaltiesLateness Penalties Once grace days used up, penalized 10% / “day”
Catastrophic EventsCatastrophic Events Major illness, death in family, … Work with your academic advisor to formulate plan for
getting back on track
AdviceAdvice Once you start running late, it’s really hard to catch up
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Cheating
What is cheating?What is cheating? Sharing code: either by copying, retyping, looking at, or supplying
a copy of a file. Coaching: helping your friend to write a lab, line by line. Copying code from previous course or from elsewhere on WWW
Only allowed to use code we supply, or from textbook student website What is NOT cheating?
Explaining how to use systems or tools. Helping others with high-level design issues.
Penalty for cheating:Penalty for cheating: Zero on your project and 1 letter grade reduction in final grade You WILL be reported to the UMBC Academic Conduct Committee
Detection of cheating:Detection of cheating: We do check and our tools for doing this are much better than you
think! Checking may be performed at any time during the semester
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C ProgrammingC Programming
TopicsTopics Variables, arrays, structs Control flow Pointers Functions Multi-file programs Makefiles
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Programs and Data
TopicsTopics Bits operations, arithmetic, assembly language programs,
representation of C control and data structures Includes aspects of architecture and compilers
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The Memory Hierarchy
TopicsTopics Memory technology, memory hierarchy, caches, disks,
locality Includes aspects of architecture and OS.
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Virtual Memory
TopicsTopics Virtual memory, address translation, dynamic storage
allocation Includes aspects of architecture and OS
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Processor ArchitectureProcessor Architecture
TopicsTopics A look at binary instructions A closer look at the hardware
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Project Rationale
Each project should have a well-defined goal such as Each project should have a well-defined goal such as solving a puzzle or winning a contest. solving a puzzle or winning a contest.
Doing a project should result in new skills and Doing a project should result in new skills and conceptsconcepts
We try to use competition in a fun and healthy way.We try to use competition in a fun and healthy way. Set a reasonable threshold for full credit. Post intermediate results on Web page for glory! Contests for extra credit