Specifies the processor that the assembly language targets.
machine number
The value of number must be one of those listed in the table below.
| 505 | 509 | 555 | 56x |
| all | generic |
If you use generic , the compiler supports the core instructions for the 603, 604, 740, and 750 processors. In addition, the compiler supports all optional instructions.
If you use all , the compiler recognizes assembly instructions for all core and optional instructions for all Power Architecture processors.
If you do not use the machine directive, the compiler uses the settings you selected from the Processor listbox of the EPPC Processor settings panel.