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Before you begin
This guide describes the EPC-8A, a highly integrated PC-compatible computer designed
specifically for use in the VMEbus and extended VMEbus (VXIbus) environments.
About this guide
This guide explains how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the EPC-8A, and describes
the EPC-8A and how it works.
Guide contents
Chapters
Appendices
Chapter
Description
1
Product description
Provides an overview and specifications for the EPC-8A
2
Configuration and Installation
Explains how to configure and install the
EPC-8A
.
3
BIOS Configuration
Details the various menus and sub-menus used to
configure the system using the Phoenix BIOS.
4
Theory of Operation
Explains how the EPC-8A works
.
5
Programming the
VMEbus Interface
Describes the EPC-8A VMEbus interface as seen by
a program
Appendix
Description
A
Chipset and I/O Map
Defines the I/O addresses decoded by the EPC-8A
B
Interrupts and DMA Channels
Lists the EPC-8A’s interrupt assignments.
C
Connectors
Specifies the EPC-8A’s connector details.
D
Memory
Lists the EPC-8A’s SIMM specifications.
E
Subplanes
Describes how to install subplanes in the EPC-8A.
F
Registers
Defines registers in the I/O space specific to the EPC-8A.
G
XFORMAT Software for
the EPC-8A
Explains when to use the XFORMAT utility.
H
AUTOSET Software
Describes how to use the AUTOSET program to
configure the Ethernet controller.
I
SVGA
Provides operating instructions for user utilities and
installation instructions for the display drivers supplied
with your Chips and Technologies SVGA for the EPC-8A
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