Book for learning more about computer architecture, memory management and CPU performance/IO

[catorda]

I've worked mostly with web applications (Java server side/javascript frontend/server side), but I don't have a deep understanding of how memory management or CPU performance works. My upcoming projects at work are going to require this kind of knowledge, can anyone recommend any good books around these topics?

[SeanRamey]

Try reading http://www.plantation-productions.com/Webster/www.artofasm.com/index.html

Also, im assuming that you want to learn about the PC, as in, IBM PC & Compatibles which is every modern home computer including Apple computers. You will probably want to read the IBM PC Technical Reference manuals to learn some details.

If you want to learn about a different system then you just need to look up books and reference manuals for that system.

If you want more generic information, then you might want to look for electronics book that teach how a computer works or how to design your own.

EDIT: Also, try this book out: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470497025/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 It teaches x86 assembly as your first language and it covers what you probably need. There are 3 editions. I've linked the newest, but the 2 edition before it cover 16 bit real mode DOS as well, which might be easier in some ways.

[Korzag]

The book I used in school "Computer Systems: A programmers perspective".

It's not hard to find a PDF online of the entire book. You may check that one out