Intel 8XC196NT, User Manual

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GUIDE TO THIS MANUAL
1.4.2 Bulletin Board System (BBS)
The bulletin board system (BBS) lets you download files to your computer. The application BBS
has the latest ApBUILDER software, hypertext manuals and datasheets, software drivers, firm-
ware upgrades, application notes and utilities, and quality and reliability data.
916-356-3600 U.S., Canada, Japan, APac (up to 19.2 Kbaud)
916-356-7209 U.S., Canada, Japan, APac (2400 baud only)
44(0)1793-496340 Europe
The toll-free BBS (available in the U.S. and Canada) offers lists of documents available from
FaxBack, a master list of files available from the application BBS, and a BBS user’s guide. The
BBS file listing is also available from FaxBack (catalog number 6; see page 1-8 for phone num-
bers and a description of the FaxBack service).
1-800-897-2536 U.S. and Canada only
Any customer with a modem and computer can access the BBS. The system provides automatic
configuration support for 1200- through 19200-baud modems. Typical modem settings are 14400
baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit (14400, N, 8, 1).
To access the BBS, just dial the telephone number and respond to the system prompts. During
your first session, the system asks you to register with the system operator by entering your name
and location. The system operator will set up your access account within 24 hours. At that time,
you can access the files on the BBS.
NOTE
If you encounter any difficulty accessing the high-speed modem, try the
dedicated 2400-baud modem. Use these modem settings: 2400, N, 8, 1.
1.4.2.1 How to Find MCS
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96 Microcontroller Files on the BBS
Application notes, utilities, and product literature are available from the BBS. To access the files,
complete these steps:
1. Enter F from the BBS Main menu. The BBS displays the Intel Apps Files menu.
2. Type L and press <Enter>. The BBS displays the list of areas and prompts for the area
number.
3. Type 12 and press <Enter> to select MCS 96 Family. The BBS displays a list of subject
areas including general and product-specific subjects.
4. Type the number that corresponds to the subject of interest and press <Enter> to list the
latest files.