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LODS   - Load Instruction

The LODS instruction is used to load data from SI in to the address at DI. This instruction is typically used with a CX counter and either REP or LOOP to repeat the task mutltiple times.

This command has 1 part the Instruction.

Unlike MOVSB and MOVSW it can only be used to move data in the same sement.

Assembly Sample	Description	16 bit Machine Code
LODSB	;  8 bit version   Load bytes from SI in to AL	AC
LODSW	;  16 bit version   Load Words from SI in to AX	AD

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Last Update 06/02/2023