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Students get a detailed overview of the hardware features of processors, particular computer components of workstations and servers based on the PC platform. Students will be able to program x86 and x86-64 compatible processors on the level of symbolic instructions using standard or vector processing units (MMX, SSE, AVX), and will become familiar with the procedures of parallel programming.

The subject knowledge on the Bachelor degree level is required.

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Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.
Lectures provide the explanation of basic principles, subject methodology, examples of problems and their solutions.
Computer exercises support practical mastering of themes presented in lectures. Active participation of students is required.
Participation at lectures is recommended. Participation at computer exercises is checked.
Course is taking advantage of e-learning (Moodle) system.

Evaluation of study results follows the Rules for Studies and Examinations of BUT and the Dean's Regulation complementing the Rules for Studies and Examinations of BUT. Up to 20 points are given for each of two tests in computer exercises. Up to 60 points are given for the final written examination.

1. Basic concepts of computer techniques, architectures, bottlenecks,
2. Family of x86, 8086 and 80286 microprocessors, addressing in protected mode,
3. 32-bit x86 microprocessors, 80386, linear addressing using descriptor,
4. Cache memory, 80486, introduction of multiple units, Pentium, MMX unit,
5. Superscalar architecture of microprocessor, Pentium Pro, Pentium II, SSE unit, Pentium III,
6. Netburst architecture, Pentium IV, multiprocessing and its implementations in Pentium IV, GPR registers in x86-64 mode,
7. Architecture of AMD64 microprocessors, DCA, Core and Core iX microarchitectures, AVX unit,
8. Bulldozer and Piledriver microarchitecture, APU and its implementations,
9. System memory, principles, parameters, memory timing, types, asynchronous and synchronous DRAM memories (DDR, DDR2, DDR3), parameters and properties, memory modules,
10. Buses, parameters, types, hierarchy, internal PC buses, PCI bus, AGP port, PCI-Express bus, HyperTransport and QPI interconnection, DMI
11. Chipset, parameters and properties, types, hierarchy, chipset evolution,
12. Graphics adapter, parameters and properties, types, 2D and 3D acceleration, GPU, multiprocessing and its implementation in GPU.

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The aim of the course is to give students detailed information about processor and computer system architecture and programming from the first generation to present processor and computer system generation based on the PC platform, memory subsystem, system buses, chipset, and other particular components of computer system.

It is obligatory to work through all computer exercises and tests to complete the course. Other forms of checked instruction are specified by a regulation issued by the guarantor of the course and updated for every academic year.

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Brandejs, M.:Mikroprocesory Intel Pentium a spol.,Grada Publishing, ISBN 80-7169-041-4
Minasi, M.: PC velký průvodce hardwarem. Grada Publishing, ISBN 80-7169-667-6

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