IEEE arithmetic
This section provides the details of floating point
representation, the environment, and exception handling.
Most users need not be concerned with the details of the
floating point environment.
NOTE:
The floating point subsystems of the Intel386
microprocessor are based on the Standard for Binary
Floating-Point Arithmetic, ANSI/IEEE Standard
754-1985. For more information about this standard, write
to IEEE Service Center, 445 Hoes Lane,
Piscataway, NJ, 08854, or call (201) 981-0060
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