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instruction pointerSee program counter and instruction register. instruction pointer [in′strək·shən ‚pȯint·ər] (computer science) A component of a task descriptor that designates the next instruction to be executed by the task. An element of the control component of the stack model of block structure execution, which points to the current instruction. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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64-bit mode supports new 64-bit code through the addition of eight general-purpose registers and widens them all along with the instruction pointer. 64-bit mode supports new 64-bit code through the addition of eight general-purpose registers and widens them all along with the instruction pointer. 64-bit mode supports new 64-bit code through the addition of eight general-purpose registers and widens them all along with the instruction pointer. |
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