PDP-8/E Instruction Test 1

This document is a technical manual and diagnostic program listing for the PDP-8/E computer. Its purpose is to verify the correct operation of specific processor instructions, including AND, TAD, OPERATE, and basic MQ instructions. The document provides:

• Requirements: Defines the necessary hardware (PDP-8/E with a teletype) and memory storage (locations 0000-5314).
• Procedures: Outlines the loading process using the standard binary loader, the starting procedure, and operator actions.
• Error Handling: Explains how to identify errors (halts at specific addresses) and provides methods for error recovery and looping for testing purposes.
• Program Description: Details the sequence of tests performed by the diagnostic, covering individual functions, specific instruction tests (TAD, BSW, MQ), and various combination tests.
• Listing: Includes the full assembly language source code listing for the diagnostic program.