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MANUAL ORGANIZATION
This manual describes the operation and use of the ZT 8952/8953. The term ZT 8952 is
used throughout the manual to reference both the ZT 8952 and the ZT 8953, except
where otherwise noted. Specific differences between the two are explicitly stated. Refer
to Appendix B for specifications.
Chapter 1, "
Introduction
," offers an overview of the ZT 8952. It includes a product
definition, a listing of product features, a functional block diagram, and a brief
description of each block. This chapter is most interesting to those comparing the
features of the ZT 8952 against the needs of a specific application.
Chapter 2, "
Getting Started
," summarizes the information essential to getting your
ZT 8952 operational. This includes system requirements and memory and I/O mapping.
In many cases, this information is all that is needed to begin using the ZT 8952.
Chapter 3, "
Operational Overview
," presents answers to some frequently asked
questions and a detailed description of the ZT 8952 interface to STD 32 bus structures.
Other topics discussed include memory, I/O, interrupt structure, and direct memory
access.
Chapter 4, "
IDE Interface
," discusses Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) interface
registers.
Chapter 5, "
IDE Command Descriptions
," describes various commands performed via
the IDE command block.
Appendix A, "
Jumper Configurations
," describes the jumpers included on the
ZT 8952 to allow you to custom-configure your board.
Appendix B, "
Specifications
," contains the electrical, mechanical, and environmental
specifications for the ZT 8952.
Appendix C, "
Glossary
," lists the command codes and defines important terms and
acronyms used in this manual.
Appendix D, "
Customer Support
," offers a product revision history, technical support
information, and instructions for returning the ZT 8952 if service is necessary.
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