Chapter 2
GETTING STARTED
Contents
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OVERVIEW
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2-1
UNPACKING
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2-2
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
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2-2
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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2-3
Backplane Recommendations
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2-4
Processor Compatibility
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2-4
SOCKET ASSIGNMENTS
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2-5
WRITE PROTECT
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2-5
MEMORY SPEED REQUIREMENTS
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2-6
BOARD CONFIGURATIONS
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2-7
CHIP SIZE SELECTION
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2-10
CHIP TYPE SELECTION
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2-14
I/O ADDRESSING
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2-16
OVERVIEW
This chapter is intended for users who require only a brief summary
of information essential to getting their systems up and running. Other
users should refer back to this chapter after familiarizing themselves
with the more detailed information found in subsequent chapters.
Unless explicitly noted, all references to ZT 8825 in this manual also
refer to the CMOS version ZT 88CT25.
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