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15 Appendix F: PC Architecture Information
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15.3 Ports
15.3.1 RS-232 Serial
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EIA-232-E standard
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.
15.3.2 Serial ATA
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.
15.3.3 USB
USB Specification.
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.
15.4 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
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The Programmer’s PC Sourcebook,
Second Edition, Thom Hogan, Microsoft Press,
1991, ISBN 1-55615-321-X
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Undocumented PC, A Programmer’s Guide to I/O, CPUs, and Fixed Memory Areas,
Frank van Gilluwe, Second Edition, Addison-Wesley, 1997, ISBN 0-201-47950-8.