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12 Appendix B: PC Architecture Information
Kontron User's Guide ETX CD 89
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The PC Handbook: For Engineers, Programmers, and Other Serious PC Users, Sixth
Edition, John P. Choisser and John O. Foster, Annabooks, 1997, ISBN 0-929392-36-1
12.2 Ports
12.2.1 RS-232 Serial
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EIA ­ 232 ­ E standard
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The EIA-232-E standard specifies the interface between (for example) a modem and a
computer so that they can exchange data. The computer can then send data to the
modem, which then sends the data over a telephone line. The data that the modem
receives from the telephone line can then be sent to the computer. You can search
for information about the standard on the Web.
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RS-232 Made Easy: Connecting Computers, Printers, Terminals, and Modems, Martin
D. Seyer, Prentice Hall, 1991, ISBN 0-13-749854-3
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National Semiconductor
The Interface Data Book includes application notes. Type “232” as search criteria to
obtain a list of application notes. You can search for information about the data book
on National Semiconductor’s Web site.
12.2.2 Serial ATA
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Serial AT Attachment (ATA) Working Group. This X3T10 standard defines an
integrated bus interface between disk drives and host processors. It provides a
common point of attachment for systems manufacturers and the system. You can
search for information about the working group on the Web. We recommend you also
search the Web for information on 4.2 I/O cable, if you use hard disks in a DMA3 or
PIO4 mode.
12.2.3 USB
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USB Specification.
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USB Implementers Forum, Inc. is a non-profit corporation founded by the group of
companies that developed the Universal Serial Bus specification. The USB-IF was
formed to provide a support organization and forum for the advancement and
adoption of Universal Serial Bus technology. You can search for information about
the standard on the Web.
12.2.4 Programming
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C Programmer’s Guide to Serial Communications, Second Edition, Joe Campbell,
SAMS, 1987, ISBN 0-672-22584-0
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Programmer’s Guide to the EGA, VGA, and Super VGA Cards, Third Edition, Richard
Ferraro, Addison-Wesley, 1990, ISBN 0-201-57025-4