2.2Describe in detail the function of the fetch decode-execute cycle (using an example that adds together two

Question

2.2Describe in detail the function of the fetch decode-execute cycle (using an example that adds together two numbers and stores the results) and its relationship to the workings of a microprocessor, making detailed reference to the role played by hardware and software in this relationship.

Answer 1

I think we're doing someone's take-home exam.

I'm not knocking it, I'm just jealous. They didn't have Yahoo answers when I went to school. 8-)

Answer 2

http://www.intel.com/education/mpworks/step1.htm

This pretty much sums it up... (it goes on for a few pages... start here, though)


Here's another one:
http://www97.intel.com/discover/JourneyInside/TJI_Microprocessors_lesson2/default.aspx