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Problem 0: Arrays Using For Loops

The document provides instructions for two MIPS programming problems - Problem 0 on arrays using for loops, and Problem 1 on function calls. For each problem, test cases and expected output are provided. Students are asked to write MIPS assembly code to solve the problems, simulate the code using QtSpim or MARS, take screenshots of results, and submit the code files and a report explaining their solutions. Guidance is given on setting up arrays in data segments, using registers to store values, and using the stack in function calls.

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Problem 0: Arrays Using For Loops

The document provides instructions for two MIPS programming problems - Problem 0 on arrays using for loops, and Problem 1 on function calls. For each problem, test cases and expected output are provided. Students are asked to write MIPS assembly code to solve the problems, simulate the code using QtSpim or MARS, take screenshots of results, and submit the code files and a report explaining their solutions. Guidance is given on setting up arrays in data segments, using registers to store values, and using the stack in function calls.

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Problem 0: Arrays Using for Loops

Write a MIPS code for the following C code fragment. You are not
allowed to use multiplication and division instructions (mult, mul,
div) for this problem.
int Array[5];
for (int i = 0; i < 5; i++){
if(Array[i]%2==0)
Array[i] = Array[i]/2;
else
Array[i] = (Array[i]*3)+1;
}
Your array size will be 5. Test your code for the test cases given
below.
Test 1: A={1,2,3,4,5} Test 2: A={2,4,10,0,50} Test 3: A={1,3,5,9,13}
For each test, save the screenshot of the memory and registers before
and after running the code.
An array A can be defined as follows:
.data
A: .word 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 #Do not forget a space after a comma!
.text
main: la $t1, A
After la instruction, the address of the first element of array A will
be stored in register t1. Then, you can write your code afterwards.
You can also define the array size in the data segment as well.
Problem 1: Function Calls
Write a MIPS code for the following C code fragment.
int main(){
int a, b, result;
if(a == b)
result = a*b;
else
result = assess(a, b);
return result;
}
int assess(int a, int b){
if(b<a)
return upgrade(a, b);
else
return demote(a, b);
}
int upgrade(int a, int b)
{return 4*(a+b);}
int demote(int a, int b)
{return 4*(b-a);}
Test your programs for the following input values:
Test 1: a=8, b=8 Test 2: a=3, b=5 Test 3: a=5, b=3
For each test, save the screenshot of the registers before and after
running the code ($s0=a, $s1=b, $s3=result). You should
clearly show how you use stack in your code
What to Turn In
you will write and simulate two different programs.
You should write comments to explain the purpose of the instructions
in your program. Please turn in each of the following items through
the submit system (only .zip files are supported):
array.asm
function.asm
report.pdf
Your report should include the explanation of the problem solutions and your code with
comments. It should also include the
screenshots of your tests and results clearly explained.
We encourage you to use the LaTeX report template

How To Write and Simulate Your Code


You should use a text editor such as notepad or wordpad and
write your MIPS program first.
Save your program with an extension .asm
Open QtSpim and load your program.
Run your program.
Your results will be either in registers or in memory based on
your program output
In this project, you will learn how to write and simulate MIPS code.
You can either use QtSpim or MARS MIPS simulator for this
project:
Download QtSpim from http://spimsimulator.sourceforge.
net/ and install it to your computer.
There are several tutorials for QtSpim, some of which are listed below.
If you can find better ones, please let us know for future references.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8WcV7AiLXs
https://www.lri.fr/~de/QtSpim-Tutorial.pdf
The second simulator you can use is MARS, which can be downloaded
from the following link:
http://courses.missouristate.edu/kenvollmar/mars/

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