What is the meaning of M in the Z80 statement ADD A,M
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Recently I have been trying to compile CP/M 2.2 from source. When I try to assemble, everything works except for the instructions ADD A,M and SBC A,M, which the assembler returns a syntax error. I have not done much Z80, so I am a little confused on what the source code means by M?
I am using the CP/M 2.2 Source (Z80 Mnemonics) from the Unofficial CP/M Website.
z80 assembly cp-m
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Recently I have been trying to compile CP/M 2.2 from source. When I try to assemble, everything works except for the instructions ADD A,M and SBC A,M, which the assembler returns a syntax error. I have not done much Z80, so I am a little confused on what the source code means by M?
I am using the CP/M 2.2 Source (Z80 Mnemonics) from the Unofficial CP/M Website.
z80 assembly cp-m
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Recently I have been trying to compile CP/M 2.2 from source. When I try to assemble, everything works except for the instructions ADD A,M and SBC A,M, which the assembler returns a syntax error. I have not done much Z80, so I am a little confused on what the source code means by M?
I am using the CP/M 2.2 Source (Z80 Mnemonics) from the Unofficial CP/M Website.
z80 assembly cp-m
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Recently I have been trying to compile CP/M 2.2 from source. When I try to assemble, everything works except for the instructions ADD A,M and SBC A,M, which the assembler returns a syntax error. I have not done much Z80, so I am a little confused on what the source code means by M?
I am using the CP/M 2.2 Source (Z80 Mnemonics) from the Unofficial CP/M Website.
z80 assembly cp-m
z80 assembly cp-m
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In 8080 Assembler M is the memory referenced to by HL.
Depending on the assembler used this would be written as
ADD M(Original Intel 8080 syntax) or
ADD A,M(Later Intel syntax as used for example by CP/M's own ASM (*1))
The Z80 assembler equivalent would be
ADD A,(HL)(Zilog notation)
Are you sure the source you're compiling made for the Z80 (and a Z80 assembler) at all?
CP/M is by default writen in 8080 Assembly, not Z80 or any other substitute. It would make sense that the source you got is meant to be compiled with ASM, as this was the default assembler for CP/M. It would be unusual if it's formated for any later (Z80) assembler.
Wiki got some condensed remarks about the changes Zilog made to the 8080 Assembly Syntax, like the usage of full register as you might have expected in this example. DR's ASM was an inbetween product, adhering (mostly) to Intel syntax while supporting the Z80 as well.
*1 - Later assemblers where often able to compile 8080 as well as Z80 but using 8080 notaton.
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Depending on the compiler you use, you may need to explicitly state using preprocessor directives that you use 8080 commands. M80 uses .z80 and .8080 to instruct using respective instruction set mnemonics. See https://www.classic-computers.org.nz/system-80/software-manuals/manuals-Macro-80-Assembler.pdf page 20 (16 on the document's page).
If it will not compile in 8080 mode (due to Z80 directives in the source), then it means that sources are altered.The easiest way is to replace M with (HL), but I would not be surprised if resulting executable will not work properly at all.
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In 8080 Assembler M is the memory referenced to by HL.
Depending on the assembler used this would be written as
ADD M(Original Intel 8080 syntax) or
ADD A,M(Later Intel syntax as used for example by CP/M's own ASM (*1))
The Z80 assembler equivalent would be
ADD A,(HL)(Zilog notation)
Are you sure the source you're compiling made for the Z80 (and a Z80 assembler) at all?
CP/M is by default writen in 8080 Assembly, not Z80 or any other substitute. It would make sense that the source you got is meant to be compiled with ASM, as this was the default assembler for CP/M. It would be unusual if it's formated for any later (Z80) assembler.
Wiki got some condensed remarks about the changes Zilog made to the 8080 Assembly Syntax, like the usage of full register as you might have expected in this example. DR's ASM was an inbetween product, adhering (mostly) to Intel syntax while supporting the Z80 as well.
*1 - Later assemblers where often able to compile 8080 as well as Z80 but using 8080 notaton.
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In 8080 Assembler M is the memory referenced to by HL.
Depending on the assembler used this would be written as
ADD M(Original Intel 8080 syntax) or
ADD A,M(Later Intel syntax as used for example by CP/M's own ASM (*1))
The Z80 assembler equivalent would be
ADD A,(HL)(Zilog notation)
Are you sure the source you're compiling made for the Z80 (and a Z80 assembler) at all?
CP/M is by default writen in 8080 Assembly, not Z80 or any other substitute. It would make sense that the source you got is meant to be compiled with ASM, as this was the default assembler for CP/M. It would be unusual if it's formated for any later (Z80) assembler.
Wiki got some condensed remarks about the changes Zilog made to the 8080 Assembly Syntax, like the usage of full register as you might have expected in this example. DR's ASM was an inbetween product, adhering (mostly) to Intel syntax while supporting the Z80 as well.
*1 - Later assemblers where often able to compile 8080 as well as Z80 but using 8080 notaton.
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In 8080 Assembler M is the memory referenced to by HL.
Depending on the assembler used this would be written as
ADD M(Original Intel 8080 syntax) or
ADD A,M(Later Intel syntax as used for example by CP/M's own ASM (*1))
The Z80 assembler equivalent would be
ADD A,(HL)(Zilog notation)
Are you sure the source you're compiling made for the Z80 (and a Z80 assembler) at all?
CP/M is by default writen in 8080 Assembly, not Z80 or any other substitute. It would make sense that the source you got is meant to be compiled with ASM, as this was the default assembler for CP/M. It would be unusual if it's formated for any later (Z80) assembler.
Wiki got some condensed remarks about the changes Zilog made to the 8080 Assembly Syntax, like the usage of full register as you might have expected in this example. DR's ASM was an inbetween product, adhering (mostly) to Intel syntax while supporting the Z80 as well.
*1 - Later assemblers where often able to compile 8080 as well as Z80 but using 8080 notaton.
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In 8080 Assembler M is the memory referenced to by HL.
Depending on the assembler used this would be written as
ADD M(Original Intel 8080 syntax) or
ADD A,M(Later Intel syntax as used for example by CP/M's own ASM (*1))
The Z80 assembler equivalent would be
ADD A,(HL)(Zilog notation)
Are you sure the source you're compiling made for the Z80 (and a Z80 assembler) at all?
CP/M is by default writen in 8080 Assembly, not Z80 or any other substitute. It would make sense that the source you got is meant to be compiled with ASM, as this was the default assembler for CP/M. It would be unusual if it's formated for any later (Z80) assembler.
Wiki got some condensed remarks about the changes Zilog made to the 8080 Assembly Syntax, like the usage of full register as you might have expected in this example. DR's ASM was an inbetween product, adhering (mostly) to Intel syntax while supporting the Z80 as well.
*1 - Later assemblers where often able to compile 8080 as well as Z80 but using 8080 notaton.
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Depending on the compiler you use, you may need to explicitly state using preprocessor directives that you use 8080 commands. M80 uses .z80 and .8080 to instruct using respective instruction set mnemonics. See https://www.classic-computers.org.nz/system-80/software-manuals/manuals-Macro-80-Assembler.pdf page 20 (16 on the document's page).
If it will not compile in 8080 mode (due to Z80 directives in the source), then it means that sources are altered.The easiest way is to replace M with (HL), but I would not be surprised if resulting executable will not work properly at all.
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Depending on the compiler you use, you may need to explicitly state using preprocessor directives that you use 8080 commands. M80 uses .z80 and .8080 to instruct using respective instruction set mnemonics. See https://www.classic-computers.org.nz/system-80/software-manuals/manuals-Macro-80-Assembler.pdf page 20 (16 on the document's page).
If it will not compile in 8080 mode (due to Z80 directives in the source), then it means that sources are altered.The easiest way is to replace M with (HL), but I would not be surprised if resulting executable will not work properly at all.
answered 26 mins ago
Anonymous
83316
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up vote
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up vote
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Depending on the compiler you use, you may need to explicitly state using preprocessor directives that you use 8080 commands. M80 uses .z80 and .8080 to instruct using respective instruction set mnemonics. See https://www.classic-computers.org.nz/system-80/software-manuals/manuals-Macro-80-Assembler.pdf page 20 (16 on the document's page).
If it will not compile in 8080 mode (due to Z80 directives in the source), then it means that sources are altered.The easiest way is to replace M with (HL), but I would not be surprised if resulting executable will not work properly at all.
answered 26 mins ago
Anonymous
83316
Depending on the compiler you use, you may need to explicitly state using preprocessor directives that you use 8080 commands. M80 uses .z80 and .8080 to instruct using respective instruction set mnemonics. See https://www.classic-computers.org.nz/system-80/software-manuals/manuals-Macro-80-Assembler.pdf page 20 (16 on the document's page).
If it will not compile in 8080 mode (due to Z80 directives in the source), then it means that sources are altered.The easiest way is to replace M with (HL), but I would not be surprised if resulting executable will not work properly at all.
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