> For the 16F877A, the datasheet calls out many configuration bit switches that are not addressed in the c:\pbp\16F877A.INC file, when using PM.

Many? Name just one. Every item in the Configuration Word Address (Datasheet Register 14-1) is replicated in the PICBasic INC file. Try looking in \pbp\inc\M16f87XA.INC.

If you correctly read the FAQ, I wrote...

3.a. When using MeLabs default (PM) Assembler

Open up the PBP directory, and in it you will find an INC subdirectory. Opening that up and you'll see a heap of files. Find the Mxxxx.INC file for the PIC you're interested in... (example M12F675.INC). If you can’t locate your exact PIC, it might be listed under a family of PICs that share the same settings (example chose M16F62X.INC if you need the settings for a 16F628).