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docs: networking: convert arcnet-hardware.txt to ReST

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Signed-off-by: default avatarMauro Carvalho Chehab <mchehab+huawei@kernel.org>
Signed-off-by: default avatarDavid S. Miller <davem@davemloft.net>
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ===============
1) This file is a supplement to arcnet.txt. Please read that for general ARCnet Hardware
===============
.. note::
1) This file is a supplement to arcnet.txt. Please read that for general
driver configuration help. driver configuration help.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) This file is no longer Linux-specific. It should probably be moved out
2) This file is no longer Linux-specific. It should probably be moved out of of the kernel sources. Ideas?
the kernel sources. Ideas?
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Because so many people (myself included) seem to have obtained ARCnet cards Because so many people (myself included) seem to have obtained ARCnet cards
without manuals, this file contains a quick introduction to ARCnet hardware, without manuals, this file contains a quick introduction to ARCnet hardware,
...@@ -14,8 +18,8 @@ e-mail apenwarr@worldvisions.ca with any settings for your particular card, ...@@ -14,8 +18,8 @@ e-mail apenwarr@worldvisions.ca with any settings for your particular card,
or any other information you have! or any other information you have!
INTRODUCTION TO ARCNET Introduction to ARCnet
---------------------- ======================
ARCnet is a network type which works in a way similar to popular Ethernet ARCnet is a network type which works in a way similar to popular Ethernet
networks but which is also different in some very important ways. networks but which is also different in some very important ways.
...@@ -71,19 +75,24 @@ although they are generally kept down to the Ethernet-style 1500 bytes. ...@@ -71,19 +75,24 @@ although they are generally kept down to the Ethernet-style 1500 bytes.
For more information on the advantages and disadvantages (mostly the For more information on the advantages and disadvantages (mostly the
advantages) of ARCnet networks, you might try the "ARCnet Trade Association" advantages) of ARCnet networks, you might try the "ARCnet Trade Association"
WWW page: WWW page:
http://www.arcnet.com http://www.arcnet.com
CABLING ARCNET NETWORKS Cabling ARCnet Networks
----------------------- =======================
This section was rewritten by This section was rewritten by
Vojtech Pavlik <vojtech@suse.cz> Vojtech Pavlik <vojtech@suse.cz>
using information from several people, including: using information from several people, including:
Avery Pennraun <apenwarr@worldvisions.ca>
Stephen A. Wood <saw@hallc1.cebaf.gov> - Avery Pennraun <apenwarr@worldvisions.ca>
John Paul Morrison <jmorriso@bogomips.ee.ubc.ca> - Stephen A. Wood <saw@hallc1.cebaf.gov>
Joachim Koenig <jojo@repas.de> - John Paul Morrison <jmorriso@bogomips.ee.ubc.ca>
- Joachim Koenig <jojo@repas.de>
and Avery touched it up a bit, at Vojtech's request. and Avery touched it up a bit, at Vojtech's request.
ARCnet (the classic 2.5 Mbps version) can be connected by two different ARCnet (the classic 2.5 Mbps version) can be connected by two different
...@@ -103,11 +112,11 @@ equal to a high impedance one with a terminator installed. ...@@ -103,11 +112,11 @@ equal to a high impedance one with a terminator installed.
Usually, the ARCnet networks are built up from STAR cards and hubs. There Usually, the ARCnet networks are built up from STAR cards and hubs. There
are two types of hubs - active and passive. Passive hubs are small boxes are two types of hubs - active and passive. Passive hubs are small boxes
with four BNC connectors containing four 47 Ohm resistors: with four BNC connectors containing four 47 Ohm resistors::
| | wires | | wires
R + junction R + junction
-R-+-R- R 47 Ohm resistors -R-+-R- R 47 Ohm resistors
R R
| |
...@@ -127,6 +136,7 @@ And now to the cabling. What you can connect together: ...@@ -127,6 +136,7 @@ And now to the cabling. What you can connect together:
2. A card to a passive hub. Remember that all unused connectors on the hub 2. A card to a passive hub. Remember that all unused connectors on the hub
must be properly terminated with 93 Ohm (or something else if you don't must be properly terminated with 93 Ohm (or something else if you don't
have the right ones) terminators. have the right ones) terminators.
(Avery's note: oops, I didn't know that. Mine (TV cable) works (Avery's note: oops, I didn't know that. Mine (TV cable) works
anyway, though.) anyway, though.)
...@@ -142,7 +152,7 @@ And now to the cabling. What you can connect together: ...@@ -142,7 +152,7 @@ And now to the cabling. What you can connect together:
Remember that you cannot connect two passive hubs together. The power loss Remember that you cannot connect two passive hubs together. The power loss
implied by such a connection is too high for the net to operate reliably. implied by such a connection is too high for the net to operate reliably.
An example of a typical ARCnet network: An example of a typical ARCnet network::
R S - STAR type card R S - STAR type card
S------H--------A-------S R - Terminator S------H--------A-------S R - Terminator
...@@ -157,7 +167,7 @@ The BUS topology is very similar to the one used by Ethernet. The only ...@@ -157,7 +167,7 @@ The BUS topology is very similar to the one used by Ethernet. The only
difference is in cable and terminators: they should be 93 Ohm. Ethernet difference is in cable and terminators: they should be 93 Ohm. Ethernet
uses 50 Ohm impedance. You use T connectors to put the computers on a single uses 50 Ohm impedance. You use T connectors to put the computers on a single
line of cable, the bus. You have to put terminators at both ends of the line of cable, the bus. You have to put terminators at both ends of the
cable. A typical BUS ARCnet network looks like: cable. A typical BUS ARCnet network looks like::
RT----T------T------T------T------TR RT----T------T------T------T------TR
B B B B B B B B B B B B
...@@ -168,7 +178,7 @@ cable. A typical BUS ARCnet network looks like: ...@@ -168,7 +178,7 @@ cable. A typical BUS ARCnet network looks like:
But that is not all! The two types can be connected together. According to But that is not all! The two types can be connected together. According to
the official documentation the only way of connecting them is using an active the official documentation the only way of connecting them is using an active
hub: hub::
A------T------T------TR A------T------T------TR
| B B B | B B B
...@@ -177,7 +187,7 @@ hub: ...@@ -177,7 +187,7 @@ hub:
S S
The official docs also state that you can use STAR cards at the ends of The official docs also state that you can use STAR cards at the ends of
BUS network in place of a BUS card and a terminator: BUS network in place of a BUS card and a terminator::
S------T------T------S S------T------T------S
B B B B
...@@ -186,7 +196,7 @@ But, according to my own experiments, you can simply hang a BUS type card ...@@ -186,7 +196,7 @@ But, according to my own experiments, you can simply hang a BUS type card
anywhere in middle of a cable in a STAR topology network. And more - you anywhere in middle of a cable in a STAR topology network. And more - you
can use the bus card in place of any star card if you use a terminator. Then can use the bus card in place of any star card if you use a terminator. Then
you can build very complicated networks fulfilling all your needs! An you can build very complicated networks fulfilling all your needs! An
example: example::
S S
| |
...@@ -205,7 +215,7 @@ A basically different cabling scheme is used with Twisted Pair cabling. Each ...@@ -205,7 +215,7 @@ A basically different cabling scheme is used with Twisted Pair cabling. Each
of the TP cards has two RJ (phone-cord style) connectors. The cards are of the TP cards has two RJ (phone-cord style) connectors. The cards are
then daisy-chained together using a cable connecting every two neighboring then daisy-chained together using a cable connecting every two neighboring
cards. The ends are terminated with RJ 93 Ohm terminators which plug into cards. The ends are terminated with RJ 93 Ohm terminators which plug into
the empty connectors of cards on the ends of the chain. An example: the empty connectors of cards on the ends of the chain. An example::
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
_R_|_ _|_|_ _|_R_ _R_|_ _|_|_ _|_R_
...@@ -218,7 +228,7 @@ There are also hubs for the TP topology. There is nothing difficult ...@@ -218,7 +228,7 @@ There are also hubs for the TP topology. There is nothing difficult
involved in using them; you just connect a TP chain to a hub on any end or involved in using them; you just connect a TP chain to a hub on any end or
even at both. This way you can create almost any network configuration. even at both. This way you can create almost any network configuration.
The maximum of 11 hubs between any two computers on the net applies here as The maximum of 11 hubs between any two computers on the net applies here as
well. An example: well. An example::
RP-------P--------P--------H-----P------P-----PR RP-------P--------P--------H-----P------P-----PR
| |
...@@ -234,11 +244,13 @@ Like any network, ARCnet has a limited cable length. These are the maximum ...@@ -234,11 +244,13 @@ Like any network, ARCnet has a limited cable length. These are the maximum
cable lengths between two active ends (an active end being an active hub or cable lengths between two active ends (an active end being an active hub or
a STAR card). a STAR card).
========== ======= ===========
RG-62 93 Ohm up to 650 m RG-62 93 Ohm up to 650 m
RG-59/U 75 Ohm up to 457 m RG-59/U 75 Ohm up to 457 m
RG-11/U 75 Ohm up to 533 m RG-11/U 75 Ohm up to 533 m
IBM Type 1 150 Ohm up to 200 m IBM Type 1 150 Ohm up to 200 m
IBM Type 3 100 Ohm up to 100 m IBM Type 3 100 Ohm up to 100 m
========== ======= ===========
The maximum length of all cables connected to a passive hub is limited to 65 The maximum length of all cables connected to a passive hub is limited to 65
meters for RG-62 cabling; less for others. You can see that using passive meters for RG-62 cabling; less for others. You can see that using passive
...@@ -248,8 +260,8 @@ most distant points of the net is limited to 3000 meters. The maximum length ...@@ -248,8 +260,8 @@ most distant points of the net is limited to 3000 meters. The maximum length
of a TP cable between two cards/hubs is 650 meters. of a TP cable between two cards/hubs is 650 meters.
SETTING THE JUMPERS Setting the Jumpers
------------------- ===================
All ARCnet cards should have a total of four or five different settings: All ARCnet cards should have a total of four or five different settings:
...@@ -261,6 +273,7 @@ All ARCnet cards should have a total of four or five different settings: ...@@ -261,6 +273,7 @@ All ARCnet cards should have a total of four or five different settings:
eating net connections on my system (at least) otherwise. My guess is eating net connections on my system (at least) otherwise. My guess is
this may be because, if your card is at 0x2E0, probing for a serial port this may be because, if your card is at 0x2E0, probing for a serial port
at 0x2E8 will reset the card and probably mess things up royally. at 0x2E8 will reset the card and probably mess things up royally.
- Avery's favourite: 0x300. - Avery's favourite: 0x300.
- the IRQ: on 8-bit cards, it might be 2 (9), 3, 4, 5, or 7. - the IRQ: on 8-bit cards, it might be 2 (9), 3, 4, 5, or 7.
...@@ -271,26 +284,33 @@ All ARCnet cards should have a total of four or five different settings: ...@@ -271,26 +284,33 @@ All ARCnet cards should have a total of four or five different settings:
"cat /proc/interrupts" for a somewhat complete list of which ones are in "cat /proc/interrupts" for a somewhat complete list of which ones are in
use at any given time. Here is a list of common usages from Vojtech use at any given time. Here is a list of common usages from Vojtech
Pavlik <vojtech@suse.cz>: Pavlik <vojtech@suse.cz>:
("Not on bus" means there is no way for a card to generate this ("Not on bus" means there is no way for a card to generate this
interrupt) interrupt)
IRQ 0 - Timer 0 (Not on bus)
IRQ 1 - Keyboard (Not on bus) ====== =========================================================
IRQ 2 - IRQ Controller 2 (Not on bus, nor does interrupt the CPU) IRQ 0 Timer 0 (Not on bus)
IRQ 3 - COM2 IRQ 1 Keyboard (Not on bus)
IRQ 4 - COM1 IRQ 2 IRQ Controller 2 (Not on bus, nor does interrupt the CPU)
IRQ 5 - FREE (LPT2 if you have it; sometimes COM3; maybe PLIP) IRQ 3 COM2
IRQ 6 - Floppy disk controller IRQ 4 COM1
IRQ 7 - FREE (LPT1 if you don't use the polling driver; PLIP) IRQ 5 FREE (LPT2 if you have it; sometimes COM3; maybe PLIP)
IRQ 8 - Realtime Clock Interrupt (Not on bus) IRQ 6 Floppy disk controller
IRQ 9 - FREE (VGA vertical sync interrupt if enabled) IRQ 7 FREE (LPT1 if you don't use the polling driver; PLIP)
IRQ 10 - FREE IRQ 8 Realtime Clock Interrupt (Not on bus)
IRQ 11 - FREE IRQ 9 FREE (VGA vertical sync interrupt if enabled)
IRQ 12 - FREE IRQ 10 FREE
IRQ 13 - Numeric Coprocessor (Not on bus) IRQ 11 FREE
IRQ 14 - Fixed Disk Controller IRQ 12 FREE
IRQ 15 - FREE (Fixed Disk Controller 2 if you have it) IRQ 13 Numeric Coprocessor (Not on bus)
IRQ 14 Fixed Disk Controller
Note: IRQ 9 is used on some video cards for the "vertical retrace" IRQ 15 FREE (Fixed Disk Controller 2 if you have it)
====== =========================================================
.. note::
IRQ 9 is used on some video cards for the "vertical retrace"
interrupt. This interrupt would have been handy for things like interrupt. This interrupt would have been handy for things like
video games, as it occurs exactly once per screen refresh, but video games, as it occurs exactly once per screen refresh, but
unfortunately IBM cancelled this feature starting with the original unfortunately IBM cancelled this feature starting with the original
...@@ -308,6 +328,9 @@ All ARCnet cards should have a total of four or five different settings: ...@@ -308,6 +328,9 @@ All ARCnet cards should have a total of four or five different settings:
- the memory address: Unlike most cards, ARCnets use "shared memory" for - the memory address: Unlike most cards, ARCnets use "shared memory" for
copying buffers around. Make SURE it doesn't conflict with any other copying buffers around. Make SURE it doesn't conflict with any other
used memory in your system! used memory in your system!
::
A0000 - VGA graphics memory (ok if you don't have VGA) A0000 - VGA graphics memory (ok if you don't have VGA)
B0000 - Monochrome text mode B0000 - Monochrome text mode
C0000 \ One of these is your VGA BIOS - usually C0000. C0000 \ One of these is your VGA BIOS - usually C0000.
...@@ -316,6 +339,7 @@ All ARCnet cards should have a total of four or five different settings: ...@@ -316,6 +339,7 @@ All ARCnet cards should have a total of four or five different settings:
Anything less than 0xA0000 is, well, a BAD idea since it isn't above Anything less than 0xA0000 is, well, a BAD idea since it isn't above
640k. 640k.
- Avery's favourite: 0xD0000 - Avery's favourite: 0xD0000
- the station address: Every ARCnet card has its own "unique" network - the station address: Every ARCnet card has its own "unique" network
...@@ -326,6 +350,7 @@ All ARCnet cards should have a total of four or five different settings: ...@@ -326,6 +350,7 @@ All ARCnet cards should have a total of four or five different settings:
neat stuff will probably happen if you DO use them). By the way, if you neat stuff will probably happen if you DO use them). By the way, if you
haven't already guessed, don't set this the same as any other ARCnet on haven't already guessed, don't set this the same as any other ARCnet on
your network! your network!
- Avery's favourite: 3 and 4. Not that it matters. - Avery's favourite: 3 and 4. Not that it matters.
- There may be ETS1 and ETS2 settings. These may or may not make a - There may be ETS1 and ETS2 settings. These may or may not make a
...@@ -336,20 +361,25 @@ All ARCnet cards should have a total of four or five different settings: ...@@ -336,20 +361,25 @@ All ARCnet cards should have a total of four or five different settings:
requirement here is that all cards on the network with ETS1 and ETS2 requirement here is that all cards on the network with ETS1 and ETS2
jumpers have them in the same position. Chris Hindy <chrish@io.org> jumpers have them in the same position. Chris Hindy <chrish@io.org>
sent in a chart with actual values for this: sent in a chart with actual values for this:
======= ======= =============== ====================
ET1 ET2 Response Time Reconfiguration Time ET1 ET2 Response Time Reconfiguration Time
--- --- ------------- -------------------- ======= ======= =============== ====================
open open 74.7us 840us open open 74.7us 840us
open closed 283.4us 1680us open closed 283.4us 1680us
closed open 561.8us 1680us closed open 561.8us 1680us
closed closed 1118.6us 1680us closed closed 1118.6us 1680us
======= ======= =============== ====================
Make sure you set ETS1 and ETS2 to the SAME VALUE for all cards on your Make sure you set ETS1 and ETS2 to the SAME VALUE for all cards on your
network. network.
Also, on many cards (not mine, though) there are red and green LED's. Also, on many cards (not mine, though) there are red and green LED's.
Vojtech Pavlik <vojtech@suse.cz> tells me this is what they mean: Vojtech Pavlik <vojtech@suse.cz> tells me this is what they mean:
=============== =============== =====================================
GREEN RED Status GREEN RED Status
----- --- ------ =============== =============== =====================================
OFF OFF Power off OFF OFF Power off
OFF Short flashes Cabling problems (broken cable or not OFF Short flashes Cabling problems (broken cable or not
terminated) terminated)
...@@ -358,6 +388,7 @@ Vojtech Pavlik <vojtech@suse.cz> tells me this is what they mean: ...@@ -358,6 +388,7 @@ Vojtech Pavlik <vojtech@suse.cz> tells me this is what they mean:
happens happens
ON Long flashes Data transfer ON Long flashes Data transfer
ON OFF Never happens (maybe when wrong ID) ON OFF Never happens (maybe when wrong ID)
=============== =============== =====================================
The following is all the specific information people have sent me about The following is all the specific information people have sent me about
...@@ -378,8 +409,9 @@ model that is, please e-mail me to say so. ...@@ -378,8 +409,9 @@ model that is, please e-mail me to say so.
Cards Listed in this file (in this order, mostly): Cards Listed in this file (in this order, mostly):
=============== ======================= ====
Manufacturer Model # Bits Manufacturer Model # Bits
------------ ------- ---- =============== ======================= ====
SMC PC100 8 SMC PC100 8
SMC PC110 8 SMC PC110 8
SMC PC120 8 SMC PC120 8
...@@ -404,17 +436,19 @@ Cards Listed in this file (in this order, mostly): ...@@ -404,17 +436,19 @@ Cards Listed in this file (in this order, mostly):
No Name Taiwan R.O.C? 8 No Name Taiwan R.O.C? 8
No Name Model 9058 8 No Name Model 9058 8
Tiara Tiara Lancard? 8 Tiara Tiara Lancard? 8
=============== ======================= ====
** SMC = Standard Microsystems Corp. * SMC = Standard Microsystems Corp.
** CNet Tech = CNet Technology, Inc. * CNet Tech = CNet Technology, Inc.
Unclassified Stuff Unclassified Stuff
------------------ ==================
- Please send any other information you can find. - Please send any other information you can find.
- And some other stuff (more info is welcome!): - And some other stuff (more info is welcome!)::
From: root@ultraworld.xs4all.nl (Timo Hilbrink) From: root@ultraworld.xs4all.nl (Timo Hilbrink)
To: apenwarr@foxnet.net (Avery Pennarun) To: apenwarr@foxnet.net (Avery Pennarun)
Date: Wed, 26 Oct 1994 02:10:32 +0000 (GMT) Date: Wed, 26 Oct 1994 02:10:32 +0000 (GMT)
...@@ -432,11 +466,12 @@ Unclassified Stuff ...@@ -432,11 +466,12 @@ Unclassified Stuff
--- CUT --- --- CUT ---
Standard Microsystems Corp (SMC)
================================
PC100, PC110, PC120, PC130 (8-bit cards) and PC500, PC600 (16-bit cards)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
** Standard Microsystems Corp (SMC) **
PC100, PC110, PC120, PC130 (8-bit cards)
PC500, PC600 (16-bit cards)
---------------------------------
- mainly from Avery Pennarun <apenwarr@worldvisions.ca>. Values depicted - mainly from Avery Pennarun <apenwarr@worldvisions.ca>. Values depicted
are from Avery's setup. are from Avery's setup.
- special thanks to Timo Hilbrink <timoh@xs4all.nl> for noting that PC120, - special thanks to Timo Hilbrink <timoh@xs4all.nl> for noting that PC120,
...@@ -447,15 +482,16 @@ PC500, PC600 (16-bit cards) ...@@ -447,15 +482,16 @@ PC500, PC600 (16-bit cards)
to find jumpers/switches with the same number of settings - it's to find jumpers/switches with the same number of settings - it's
probably more reliable. probably more reliable.
::
JP5 [|] : : : : JP5 [|] : : : :
(IRQ Setting) IRQ2 IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 (IRQ Setting) IRQ2 IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7
Put exactly one jumper on exactly one set of pins. Put exactly one jumper on exactly one set of pins.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
S1 /----------------------------------\ S1 /----------------------------------\
(I/O and Memory | 1 1 * 0 0 0 0 * 1 1 0 1 | (I/O and Memory | 1 1 * 0 0 0 0 * 1 1 0 1 |
addresses) \----------------------------------/ addresses) \----------------------------------/
|--| |--------| |--------| |--| |--------| |--------|
(a) (b) (m) (a) (b) (m)
...@@ -508,7 +544,7 @@ PC500, PC600 (16-bit cards) ...@@ -508,7 +544,7 @@ PC500, PC600 (16-bit cards)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
S2 /--------------------------\ S2 /--------------------------\
(Station Address) | 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 | (Station Address) | 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
\--------------------------/ \--------------------------/
Setting Value Setting Value
...@@ -525,25 +561,16 @@ PC500, PC600 (16-bit cards) ...@@ -525,25 +561,16 @@ PC500, PC600 (16-bit cards)
DO NOT SET THIS TO 0 OR 255 (0xFF)! DO NOT SET THIS TO 0 OR 255 (0xFF)!
*****************************************************************************
** Standard Microsystems Corp (SMC) **
PC130E/PC270E (8-bit cards) PC130E/PC270E (8-bit cards)
--------------------------- ---------------------------
- from Juergen Seifert <seifert@htwm.de>
STANDARD MICROSYSTEMS CORPORATION (SMC) ARCNET(R)-PC130E/PC270E - from Juergen Seifert <seifert@htwm.de>
===============================================================
This description has been written by Juergen Seifert <seifert@htwm.de> This description has been written by Juergen Seifert <seifert@htwm.de>
using information from the following Original SMC Manual using information from the following Original SMC Manual
"Configuration Guide for "Configuration Guide for ARCNET(R)-PC130E/PC270 Network
ARCNET(R)-PC130E/PC270 Controller Boards Pub. # 900.044A June, 1989"
Network Controller Boards
Pub. # 900.044A
June, 1989"
ARCNET is a registered trademark of the Datapoint Corporation ARCNET is a registered trademark of the Datapoint Corporation
SMC is a registered trademark of the Standard Microsystems Corporation SMC is a registered trademark of the Standard Microsystems Corporation
...@@ -560,6 +587,7 @@ The PC270E is an enhanced version of the PC260 board, is equipped with two ...@@ -560,6 +587,7 @@ The PC270E is an enhanced version of the PC260 board, is equipped with two
modular RJ11-type jacks for connection to twisted pair wiring. modular RJ11-type jacks for connection to twisted pair wiring.
It can be used in a star or a daisy-chained network. It can be used in a star or a daisy-chained network.
::
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
...@@ -587,27 +615,27 @@ It can be used in a star or a daisy-chained network. ...@@ -587,27 +615,27 @@ It can be used in a star or a daisy-chained network.
| | | |
|_____________________________________________| |_____________________________________________|
Legend: Legend::
SMC 90C63 ARCNET Controller / Transceiver /Logic SMC 90C63 ARCNET Controller / Transceiver /Logic
S1 1-3: I/O Base Address Select S1 1-3: I/O Base Address Select
4-6: Memory Base Address Select 4-6: Memory Base Address Select
7-8: RAM Offset Select 7-8: RAM Offset Select
S2 1-8: Node ID Select S2 1-8: Node ID Select
EXT Extended Timeout Select EXT Extended Timeout Select
ROM ROM Enable Select ROM ROM Enable Select
STAR Selected - Star Topology (PC130E only) STAR Selected - Star Topology (PC130E only)
Deselected - Bus Topology (PC130E only) Deselected - Bus Topology (PC130E only)
CR3/CR4 Diagnostic LEDs CR3/CR4 Diagnostic LEDs
J1 BNC RG62/U Connector (PC130E only) J1 BNC RG62/U Connector (PC130E only)
J1 6-position Telephone Jack (PC270E only) J1 6-position Telephone Jack (PC270E only)
J2 6-position Telephone Jack (PC270E only) J2 6-position Telephone Jack (PC270E only)
Setting one of the switches to Off/Open means "1", On/Closed means "0". Setting one of the switches to Off/Open means "1", On/Closed means "0".
Setting the Node ID Setting the Node ID
------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The eight switches in group S2 are used to set the node ID. The eight switches in group S2 are used to set the node ID.
These switches work in a way similar to the PC100-series cards; see that These switches work in a way similar to the PC100-series cards; see that
...@@ -615,10 +643,10 @@ entry for more information. ...@@ -615,10 +643,10 @@ entry for more information.
Setting the I/O Base Address Setting the I/O Base Address
---------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The first three switches in switch group S1 are used to select one The first three switches in switch group S1 are used to select one
of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table::
Switch | Hex I/O Switch | Hex I/O
...@@ -635,7 +663,7 @@ of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table ...@@ -635,7 +663,7 @@ of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table
Setting the Base Memory (RAM) buffer Address Setting the Base Memory (RAM) buffer Address
-------------------------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The memory buffer requires 2K of a 16K block of RAM. The base of this The memory buffer requires 2K of a 16K block of RAM. The base of this
16K block can be located in any of eight positions. 16K block can be located in any of eight positions.
...@@ -643,6 +671,8 @@ Switches 4-6 of switch group S1 select the Base of the 16K block. ...@@ -643,6 +671,8 @@ Switches 4-6 of switch group S1 select the Base of the 16K block.
Within that 16K address space, the buffer may be assigned any one of four Within that 16K address space, the buffer may be assigned any one of four
positions, determined by the offset, switches 7 and 8 of group S1. positions, determined by the offset, switches 7 and 8 of group S1.
::
Switch | Hex RAM | Hex ROM Switch | Hex RAM | Hex ROM
4 5 6 7 8 | Address | Address *) 4 5 6 7 8 | Address | Address *)
-----------|---------|----------- -----------|---------|-----------
...@@ -686,12 +716,12 @@ positions, determined by the offset, switches 7 and 8 of group S1. ...@@ -686,12 +716,12 @@ positions, determined by the offset, switches 7 and 8 of group S1.
1 1 1 1 0 | E1000 | E2000 1 1 1 1 0 | E1000 | E2000
1 1 1 1 1 | E1800 | E2000 1 1 1 1 1 | E1800 | E2000
*) To enable the 8K Boot PROM install the jumper ROM. *) To enable the 8K Boot PROM install the jumper ROM.
The default is jumper ROM not installed. The default is jumper ROM not installed.
Setting the Timeouts and Interrupt Setting the Timeouts and Interrupt
---------------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The jumpers labeled EXT1 and EXT2 are used to determine the timeout The jumpers labeled EXT1 and EXT2 are used to determine the timeout
parameters. These two jumpers are normally left open. parameters. These two jumpers are normally left open.
...@@ -701,7 +731,7 @@ IRQ2, IRQ3, IRQ4, IRQ5, IRQ7. The Manufacturer's default is IRQ2. ...@@ -701,7 +731,7 @@ IRQ2, IRQ3, IRQ4, IRQ5, IRQ7. The Manufacturer's default is IRQ2.
Configuring the PC130E for Star or Bus Topology Configuring the PC130E for Star or Bus Topology
----------------------------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The single jumper labeled STAR is used to configure the PC130E board for The single jumper labeled STAR is used to configure the PC130E board for
star or bus topology. star or bus topology.
...@@ -710,11 +740,11 @@ it is removed, the board can be used in a bus topology. ...@@ -710,11 +740,11 @@ it is removed, the board can be used in a bus topology.
Diagnostic LEDs Diagnostic LEDs
--------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Two diagnostic LEDs are visible on the rear bracket of the board. Two diagnostic LEDs are visible on the rear bracket of the board.
The green LED monitors the network activity: the red one shows the The green LED monitors the network activity: the red one shows the
board activity: board activity::
Green | Status Red | Status Green | Status Red | Status
-------|------------------- ---------|------------------- -------|------------------- ---------|-------------------
...@@ -724,20 +754,18 @@ board activity: ...@@ -724,20 +754,18 @@ board activity:
| node ID is zero | I/O address | node ID is zero | I/O address
*****************************************************************************
** Standard Microsystems Corp (SMC) **
PC500/PC550 Longboard (16-bit cards) PC500/PC550 Longboard (16-bit cards)
------------------------------------- ------------------------------------
- from Juergen Seifert <seifert@htwm.de> - from Juergen Seifert <seifert@htwm.de>
STANDARD MICROSYSTEMS CORPORATION (SMC) ARCNET-PC500/PC550 Long Board .. note::
=====================================================================
Note: There is another Version of the PC500 called Short Version, which There is another Version of the PC500 called Short Version, which
is different in hard- and software! The most important differences is different in hard- and software! The most important differences
are: are:
- The long board has no Shared memory. - The long board has no Shared memory.
- On the long board the selection of the interrupt is done by binary - On the long board the selection of the interrupt is done by binary
coded switch, on the short board directly by jumper. coded switch, on the short board directly by jumper.
...@@ -751,10 +779,8 @@ his advice about this!] ...@@ -751,10 +779,8 @@ his advice about this!]
This description has been written by Juergen Seifert <seifert@htwm.de> This description has been written by Juergen Seifert <seifert@htwm.de>
using information from the following Original SMC Manual using information from the following Original SMC Manual
"Configuration Guide for "Configuration Guide for SMC ARCNET-PC500/PC550
SMC ARCNET-PC500/PC550 Series Network Controller Boards Pub. # 900.033 Rev. A
Series Network Controller Boards
Pub. # 900.033 Rev. A
November, 1989" November, 1989"
ARCNET is a registered trademark of the Datapoint Corporation ARCNET is a registered trademark of the Datapoint Corporation
...@@ -769,6 +795,8 @@ The PC550 is equipped with two modular RJ11-type jacks for connection ...@@ -769,6 +795,8 @@ The PC550 is equipped with two modular RJ11-type jacks for connection
to twisted pair wiring. to twisted pair wiring.
It can be used in a star or a daisy-chained (BUS) network. It can be used in a star or a daisy-chained (BUS) network.
::
1 1
0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1
____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
...@@ -796,26 +824,26 @@ It can be used in a star or a daisy-chained (BUS) network. ...@@ -796,26 +824,26 @@ It can be used in a star or a daisy-chained (BUS) network.
> | | | > | | |
<____| |_____________________________________________| <____| |_____________________________________________|
Legend: Legend::
SW1 1-6: I/O Base Address Select SW1 1-6: I/O Base Address Select
7-10: Interrupt Select 7-10: Interrupt Select
SW2 1-6: Reserved for Future Use SW2 1-6: Reserved for Future Use
SW3 1-8: Node ID Select SW3 1-8: Node ID Select
JP2 1-4: Extended Timeout Select JP2 1-4: Extended Timeout Select
JP6 Selected - Star Topology (PC500 only) JP6 Selected - Star Topology (PC500 only)
Deselected - Bus Topology (PC500 only) Deselected - Bus Topology (PC500 only)
CR3 Green Monitors Network Activity CR3 Green Monitors Network Activity
CR4 Red Monitors Board Activity CR4 Red Monitors Board Activity
J1 BNC RG62/U Connector (PC500 only) J1 BNC RG62/U Connector (PC500 only)
J1 6-position Telephone Jack (PC550 only) J1 6-position Telephone Jack (PC550 only)
J2 6-position Telephone Jack (PC550 only) J2 6-position Telephone Jack (PC550 only)
Setting one of the switches to Off/Open means "1", On/Closed means "0". Setting one of the switches to Off/Open means "1", On/Closed means "0".
Setting the Node ID Setting the Node ID
------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The eight switches in group SW3 are used to set the node ID. Each node The eight switches in group SW3 are used to set the node ID. Each node
attached to the network must have an unique node ID which must be attached to the network must have an unique node ID which must be
...@@ -823,7 +851,7 @@ different from 0. ...@@ -823,7 +851,7 @@ different from 0.
Switch 1 serves as the least significant bit (LSB). Switch 1 serves as the least significant bit (LSB).
The node ID is the sum of the values of all switches set to "1" The node ID is the sum of the values of all switches set to "1"
These values are: These values are::
Switch | Value Switch | Value
-------|------- -------|-------
...@@ -836,7 +864,7 @@ These values are: ...@@ -836,7 +864,7 @@ These values are:
7 | 64 7 | 64
8 | 128 8 | 128
Some Examples: Some Examples::
Switch | Hex | Decimal Switch | Hex | Decimal
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 | Node ID | Node ID 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 | Node ID | Node ID
...@@ -856,10 +884,10 @@ Some Examples: ...@@ -856,10 +884,10 @@ Some Examples:
Setting the I/O Base Address Setting the I/O Base Address
---------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The first six switches in switch group SW1 are used to select one The first six switches in switch group SW1 are used to select one
of 32 possible I/O Base addresses using the following table of 32 possible I/O Base addresses using the following table::
Switch | Hex I/O Switch | Hex I/O
6 5 4 3 2 1 | Address 6 5 4 3 2 1 | Address
...@@ -899,13 +927,15 @@ of 32 possible I/O Base addresses using the following table ...@@ -899,13 +927,15 @@ of 32 possible I/O Base addresses using the following table
Setting the Interrupt Setting the Interrupt
--------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Switches seven through ten of switch group SW1 are used to select the Switches seven through ten of switch group SW1 are used to select the
interrupt level. The interrupt level is binary coded, so selections interrupt level. The interrupt level is binary coded, so selections
from 0 to 15 would be possible, but only the following eight values will from 0 to 15 would be possible, but only the following eight values will
be supported: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12. be supported: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12.
::
Switch | IRQ Switch | IRQ
10 9 8 7 | 10 9 8 7 |
---------|-------- ---------|--------
...@@ -920,7 +950,7 @@ be supported: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12. ...@@ -920,7 +950,7 @@ be supported: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12.
Setting the Timeouts Setting the Timeouts
-------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The two jumpers JP2 (1-4) are used to determine the timeout parameters. The two jumpers JP2 (1-4) are used to determine the timeout parameters.
These two jumpers are normally left open. These two jumpers are normally left open.
...@@ -928,7 +958,7 @@ Refer to the COM9026 Data Sheet for alternate configurations. ...@@ -928,7 +958,7 @@ Refer to the COM9026 Data Sheet for alternate configurations.
Configuring the PC500 for Star or Bus Topology Configuring the PC500 for Star or Bus Topology
---------------------------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The single jumper labeled JP6 is used to configure the PC500 board for The single jumper labeled JP6 is used to configure the PC500 board for
star or bus topology. star or bus topology.
...@@ -937,11 +967,11 @@ it is removed, the board can be used in a bus topology. ...@@ -937,11 +967,11 @@ it is removed, the board can be used in a bus topology.
Diagnostic LEDs Diagnostic LEDs
--------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Two diagnostic LEDs are visible on the rear bracket of the board. Two diagnostic LEDs are visible on the rear bracket of the board.
The green LED monitors the network activity: the red one shows the The green LED monitors the network activity: the red one shows the
board activity: board activity::
Green | Status Red | Status Green | Status Red | Status
-------|------------------- ---------|------------------- -------|------------------- ---------|-------------------
...@@ -951,18 +981,16 @@ board activity: ...@@ -951,18 +981,16 @@ board activity:
| node ID is zero | I/O address | node ID is zero | I/O address
*****************************************************************************
** SMC **
PC710 (8-bit card) PC710 (8-bit card)
------------------ ------------------
- from J.S. van Oosten <jvoosten@compiler.tdcnet.nl> - from J.S. van Oosten <jvoosten@compiler.tdcnet.nl>
Note: this data is gathered by experimenting and looking at info of other Note: this data is gathered by experimenting and looking at info of other
cards. However, I'm sure I got 99% of the settings right. cards. However, I'm sure I got 99% of the settings right.
The SMC710 card resembles the PC270 card, but is much more basic (i.e. no The SMC710 card resembles the PC270 card, but is much more basic (i.e. no
LEDs, RJ11 jacks, etc.) and 8 bit. Here's a little drawing: LEDs, RJ11 jacks, etc.) and 8 bit. Here's a little drawing::
_______________________________________ _______________________________________
| +---------+ +---------+ |____ | +---------+ +---------+ |____
...@@ -995,9 +1023,12 @@ I know it works when connected to a PC110 type ARCnet board. ...@@ -995,9 +1023,12 @@ I know it works when connected to a PC110 type ARCnet board.
***************************************************************************** *****************************************************************************
** Possibly SMC ** Possibly SMC
============
LCS-8830(-T) (8 and 16-bit cards) LCS-8830(-T) (8 and 16-bit cards)
--------------------------------- ---------------------------------
- from Mathias Katzer <mkatzer@HRZ.Uni-Bielefeld.DE> - from Mathias Katzer <mkatzer@HRZ.Uni-Bielefeld.DE>
- Marek Michalkiewicz <marekm@i17linuxb.ists.pwr.wroc.pl> says the - Marek Michalkiewicz <marekm@i17linuxb.ists.pwr.wroc.pl> says the
LCS-8830 is slightly different from LCS-8830-T. These are 8 bit, BUS LCS-8830 is slightly different from LCS-8830-T. These are 8 bit, BUS
...@@ -1006,7 +1037,7 @@ LCS-8830(-T) (8 and 16-bit cards) ...@@ -1006,7 +1037,7 @@ LCS-8830(-T) (8 and 16-bit cards)
This is a LCS-8830-T made by SMC, I think ('SMC' only appears on one PLCC, This is a LCS-8830-T made by SMC, I think ('SMC' only appears on one PLCC,
nowhere else, not even on the few Xeroxed sheets from the manual). nowhere else, not even on the few Xeroxed sheets from the manual).
SMC ARCnet Board Type LCS-8830-T SMC ARCnet Board Type LCS-8830-T::
------------------------------------ ------------------------------------
| | | |
...@@ -1029,34 +1060,36 @@ SMC ARCnet Board Type LCS-8830-T ...@@ -1029,34 +1060,36 @@ SMC ARCnet Board Type LCS-8830-T
-------------------------- --------------------------
SW1: DIP-Switches for Station Address SW1: DIP-Switches for Station Address
SW2: DIP-Switches for Memory Base and I/O Base addresses SW2: DIP-Switches for Memory Base and I/O Base addresses
JP0: If closed, internal termination on (default open) JP0: If closed, internal termination on (default open)
JP1: IRQ Jumpers JP1: IRQ Jumpers
JP2: Boot-ROM enabled if closed JP2: Boot-ROM enabled if closed
JP3: Jumpers for response timeout JP3: Jumpers for response timeout
U3: Boot-ROM Socket U3: Boot-ROM Socket
ET1 ET2 Response Time Idle Time Reconfiguration Time ET1 ET2 Response Time Idle Time Reconfiguration Time
78 86 840 78 86 840
X 285 316 1680 X 285 316 1680
X 563 624 1680 X 563 624 1680
X X 1130 1237 1680 X X 1130 1237 1680
(X means closed jumper) (X means closed jumper)
(DIP-Switch downwards means "0") (DIP-Switch downwards means "0")
The station address is binary-coded with SW1. The station address is binary-coded with SW1.
The I/O base address is coded with DIP-Switches 6,7 and 8 of SW2: The I/O base address is coded with DIP-Switches 6,7 and 8 of SW2:
======== ========
Switches Base Switches Base
678 Address 678 Address
======== ========
000 260-26f 000 260-26f
100 290-29f 100 290-29f
010 2e0-2ef 010 2e0-2ef
...@@ -1065,12 +1098,15 @@ Switches Base ...@@ -1065,12 +1098,15 @@ Switches Base
101 350-35f 101 350-35f
011 380-38f 011 380-38f
111 3e0-3ef 111 3e0-3ef
======== ========
DIP Switches 1-5 of SW2 encode the RAM and ROM Address Range: DIP Switches 1-5 of SW2 encode the RAM and ROM Address Range:
======== ============= ================
Switches RAM ROM Switches RAM ROM
12345 Address Range Address Range 12345 Address Range Address Range
======== ============= ================
00000 C:0000-C:07ff C:2000-C:3fff 00000 C:0000-C:07ff C:2000-C:3fff
10000 C:0800-C:0fff 10000 C:0800-C:0fff
01000 C:1000-C:17ff 01000 C:1000-C:17ff
...@@ -1103,19 +1139,22 @@ Switches RAM ROM ...@@ -1103,19 +1139,22 @@ Switches RAM ROM
10111 E:0800-E:0fff 10111 E:0800-E:0fff
01111 E:1000-E:17ff 01111 E:1000-E:17ff
11111 E:1800-E:1fff 11111 E:1800-E:1fff
======== ============= ================
***************************************************************************** PureData Corp
=============
** PureData Corp **
PDI507 (8-bit card) PDI507 (8-bit card)
-------------------- --------------------
- from Mark Rejhon <mdrejhon@magi.com> (slight modifications by Avery) - from Mark Rejhon <mdrejhon@magi.com> (slight modifications by Avery)
- Avery's note: I think PDI508 cards (but definitely NOT PDI508Plus cards) - Avery's note: I think PDI508 cards (but definitely NOT PDI508Plus cards)
are mostly the same as this. PDI508Plus cards appear to be mainly are mostly the same as this. PDI508Plus cards appear to be mainly
software-configured. software-configured.
Jumpers: Jumpers:
There is a jumper array at the bottom of the card, near the edge There is a jumper array at the bottom of the card, near the edge
connector. This array is labelled J1. They control the IRQs and connector. This array is labelled J1. They control the IRQs and
something else. Put only one jumper on the IRQ pins. something else. Put only one jumper on the IRQ pins.
...@@ -1130,7 +1169,7 @@ Jumpers: ...@@ -1130,7 +1169,7 @@ Jumpers:
There is a two-jumper array for J3. I don't know what it is for, There is a two-jumper array for J3. I don't know what it is for,
but there were already two jumpers on it when I got the card. It's but there were already two jumpers on it when I got the card. It's
a six pin grid in a two-by-three fashion. The jumpers were a six pin grid in a two-by-three fashion. The jumpers were
configured as follows: configured as follows::
.-------. .-------.
o | o o | o | o o |
...@@ -1140,7 +1179,7 @@ Jumpers: ...@@ -1140,7 +1179,7 @@ Jumpers:
Carl de Billy <CARL@carainfo.com> explains J3 and J4: Carl de Billy <CARL@carainfo.com> explains J3 and J4:
J3 Diagram: J3 Diagram::
.-------. .-------.
o | o o | o | o o |
...@@ -1170,18 +1209,20 @@ DIP Switches: ...@@ -1170,18 +1209,20 @@ DIP Switches:
The DIP switches accessible on the accessible end of the card while The DIP switches accessible on the accessible end of the card while
it is installed, is used to set the ARCnet address. There are 8 it is installed, is used to set the ARCnet address. There are 8
switches. Use an address from 1 to 254. switches. Use an address from 1 to 254
Switch No. ========== =========================
12345678 ARCnet address Switch No. ARCnet address
----------------------------------------- 12345678
========== =========================
00000000 FF (Don't use this!) 00000000 FF (Don't use this!)
00000001 FE 00000001 FE
00000010 FD 00000010 FD
.... ...
11111101 2 11111101 2
11111110 1 11111110 1
11111111 0 (Don't use this!) 11111111 0 (Don't use this!)
========== =========================
There is another array of eight DIP switches at the top of the There is another array of eight DIP switches at the top of the
card. There are five labelled MS0-MS4 which seem to control the card. There are five labelled MS0-MS4 which seem to control the
...@@ -1200,9 +1241,10 @@ DIP Switches: ...@@ -1200,9 +1241,10 @@ DIP Switches:
an address of 0x300 since Windows may not like addresses below an address of 0x300 since Windows may not like addresses below
0x300. 0x300.
IO Switch No. ============= ===========
210 I/O address IO Switch No. I/O address
------------------------------- 210
============= ===========
111 0x260 111 0x260
110 0x290 110 0x290
101 0x2E0 101 0x2E0
...@@ -1211,6 +1253,7 @@ DIP Switches: ...@@ -1211,6 +1253,7 @@ DIP Switches:
010 0x350 010 0x350
001 0x380 001 0x380
000 0x3E0 000 0x3E0
============= ===========
The memory switches set a reserved address space of 0x1000 bytes The memory switches set a reserved address space of 0x1000 bytes
(0x100 segment units, or 4k). For example if I set an address of (0x100 segment units, or 4k). For example if I set an address of
...@@ -1231,9 +1274,10 @@ DIP Switches: ...@@ -1231,9 +1274,10 @@ DIP Switches:
it ON first, and if it doesn't work, set it to OFF. (It may be a it ON first, and if it doesn't work, set it to OFF. (It may be a
modifier for the 0x200 bit?) modifier for the 0x200 bit?)
============= ============================================
MS Switch No. MS Switch No.
43210 Memory address 43210 Memory address
-------------------------------- ============= ============================================
00001 0xE100 (guessed - was not detected by QEMM) 00001 0xE100 (guessed - was not detected by QEMM)
00011 0xE000 (guessed - was not detected by QEMM) 00011 0xE000 (guessed - was not detected by QEMM)
00101 0xDD00 00101 0xDD00
...@@ -1250,25 +1294,19 @@ DIP Switches: ...@@ -1250,25 +1294,19 @@ DIP Switches:
11011 0xC800 (guessed - crashes tested system) 11011 0xC800 (guessed - crashes tested system)
11101 0xC500 (guessed - crashes tested system) 11101 0xC500 (guessed - crashes tested system)
11111 0xC400 (guessed - crashes tested system) 11111 0xC400 (guessed - crashes tested system)
============= ============================================
CNet Technology Inc.
====================
*****************************************************************************
** CNet Technology Inc. **
120 Series (8-bit cards) 120 Series (8-bit cards)
------------------------ ------------------------
- from Juergen Seifert <seifert@htwm.de> - from Juergen Seifert <seifert@htwm.de>
CNET TECHNOLOGY INC. (CNet) ARCNET 120A SERIES
==============================================
This description has been written by Juergen Seifert <seifert@htwm.de> This description has been written by Juergen Seifert <seifert@htwm.de>
using information from the following Original CNet Manual using information from the following Original CNet Manual
"ARCNET "ARCNET USER'S MANUAL for
USER'S MANUAL
for
CN120A CN120A
CN120AB CN120AB
CN120TP CN120TP
...@@ -1279,11 +1317,13 @@ using information from the following Original CNet Manual ...@@ -1279,11 +1317,13 @@ using information from the following Original CNet Manual
ARCNET is a registered trademark of the Datapoint Corporation ARCNET is a registered trademark of the Datapoint Corporation
P/N 120A ARCNET 8 bit XT/AT Star - P/N 120A ARCNET 8 bit XT/AT Star
P/N 120AB ARCNET 8 bit XT/AT Bus - P/N 120AB ARCNET 8 bit XT/AT Bus
P/N 120TP ARCNET 8 bit XT/AT Twisted Pair - P/N 120TP ARCNET 8 bit XT/AT Twisted Pair
P/N 120ST ARCNET 8 bit XT/AT Star, Twisted Pair - P/N 120ST ARCNET 8 bit XT/AT Star, Twisted Pair
P/N 120SBT ARCNET 8 bit XT/AT Star, Bus, Twisted Pair - P/N 120SBT ARCNET 8 bit XT/AT Star, Bus, Twisted Pair
::
__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________
| | | |
...@@ -1310,29 +1350,29 @@ P/N 120SBT ARCNET 8 bit XT/AT Star, Bus, Twisted Pair ...@@ -1310,29 +1350,29 @@ P/N 120SBT ARCNET 8 bit XT/AT Star, Bus, Twisted Pair
| | | |
|_____________________________________________| |_____________________________________________|
Legend: Legend::
90C65 ARCNET Probe 90C65 ARCNET Probe
S1 1-5: Base Memory Address Select S1 1-5: Base Memory Address Select
6-8: Base I/O Address Select 6-8: Base I/O Address Select
S2 1-8: Node ID Select (ID0-ID7) S2 1-8: Node ID Select (ID0-ID7)
JP1 ROM Enable Select JP1 ROM Enable Select
JP2 IRQ2 JP2 IRQ2
JP3 IRQ3 JP3 IRQ3
JP4 IRQ4 JP4 IRQ4
JP5 IRQ5 JP5 IRQ5
JP6 IRQ7 JP6 IRQ7
JP7/JP8 ET1, ET2 Timeout Parameters JP7/JP8 ET1, ET2 Timeout Parameters
JP10/JP11 Coax / Twisted Pair Select (CN120ST/SBT only) JP10/JP11 Coax / Twisted Pair Select (CN120ST/SBT only)
JP12 Terminator Select (CN120AB/ST/SBT only) JP12 Terminator Select (CN120AB/ST/SBT only)
J1 BNC RG62/U Connector (all except CN120TP) J1 BNC RG62/U Connector (all except CN120TP)
J2 Two 6-position Telephone Jack (CN120TP/ST/SBT only) J2 Two 6-position Telephone Jack (CN120TP/ST/SBT only)
Setting one of the switches to Off means "1", On means "0". Setting one of the switches to Off means "1", On means "0".
Setting the Node ID Setting the Node ID
------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The eight switches in SW2 are used to set the node ID. Each node attached The eight switches in SW2 are used to set the node ID. Each node attached
to the network must have an unique node ID which must be different from 0. to the network must have an unique node ID which must be different from 0.
...@@ -1341,18 +1381,20 @@ Switch 1 (ID0) serves as the least significant bit (LSB). ...@@ -1341,18 +1381,20 @@ Switch 1 (ID0) serves as the least significant bit (LSB).
The node ID is the sum of the values of all switches set to "1" The node ID is the sum of the values of all switches set to "1"
These values are: These values are:
Switch | Label | Value ======= ====== =====
-------|-------|------- Switch Label Value
1 | ID0 | 1 ======= ====== =====
2 | ID1 | 2 1 ID0 1
3 | ID2 | 4 2 ID1 2
4 | ID3 | 8 3 ID2 4
5 | ID4 | 16 4 ID3 8
6 | ID5 | 32 5 ID4 16
7 | ID6 | 64 6 ID5 32
8 | ID7 | 128 7 ID6 64
8 ID7 128
Some Examples: ======= ====== =====
Some Examples::
Switch | Hex | Decimal Switch | Hex | Decimal
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 | Node ID | Node ID 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 | Node ID | Node ID
...@@ -1372,10 +1414,10 @@ Some Examples: ...@@ -1372,10 +1414,10 @@ Some Examples:
Setting the I/O Base Address Setting the I/O Base Address
---------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The last three switches in switch block SW1 are used to select one The last three switches in switch block SW1 are used to select one
of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table::
Switch | Hex I/O Switch | Hex I/O
...@@ -1392,13 +1434,15 @@ of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table ...@@ -1392,13 +1434,15 @@ of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table
Setting the Base Memory (RAM) buffer Address Setting the Base Memory (RAM) buffer Address
-------------------------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The memory buffer (RAM) requires 2K. The base of this buffer can be The memory buffer (RAM) requires 2K. The base of this buffer can be
located in any of eight positions. The address of the Boot Prom is located in any of eight positions. The address of the Boot Prom is
memory base + 8K or memory base + 0x2000. memory base + 8K or memory base + 0x2000.
Switches 1-5 of switch block SW1 select the Memory Base address. Switches 1-5 of switch block SW1 select the Memory Base address.
::
Switch | Hex RAM | Hex ROM Switch | Hex RAM | Hex ROM
1 2 3 4 5 | Address | Address *) 1 2 3 4 5 | Address | Address *)
--------------------|---------|----------- --------------------|---------|-----------
...@@ -1411,19 +1455,21 @@ Switches 1-5 of switch block SW1 select the Memory Base address. ...@@ -1411,19 +1455,21 @@ Switches 1-5 of switch block SW1 select the Memory Base address.
ON ON ON OFF OFF | DC000 | DE000 ON ON ON OFF OFF | DC000 | DE000
ON ON OFF OFF OFF | E0000 | E2000 ON ON OFF OFF OFF | E0000 | E2000
*) To enable the Boot ROM install the jumper JP1 *) To enable the Boot ROM install the jumper JP1
.. note::
Note: Since the switches 1 and 2 are always set to ON it may be possible Since the switches 1 and 2 are always set to ON it may be possible
that they can be used to add an offset of 2K, 4K or 6K to the base that they can be used to add an offset of 2K, 4K or 6K to the base
address, but this feature is not documented in the manual and I address, but this feature is not documented in the manual and I
haven't tested it yet. haven't tested it yet.
Setting the Interrupt Line Setting the Interrupt Line
-------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
To select a hardware interrupt level install one (only one!) of the jumpers To select a hardware interrupt level install one (only one!) of the jumpers
JP2, JP3, JP4, JP5, JP6. JP2 is the default. JP2, JP3, JP4, JP5, JP6. JP2 is the default::
Jumper | IRQ Jumper | IRQ
-------|----- -------|-----
...@@ -1435,9 +1481,9 @@ JP2, JP3, JP4, JP5, JP6. JP2 is the default. ...@@ -1435,9 +1481,9 @@ JP2, JP3, JP4, JP5, JP6. JP2 is the default.
Setting the Internal Terminator on CN120AB/TP/SBT Setting the Internal Terminator on CN120AB/TP/SBT
-------------------------------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The jumper JP12 is used to enable the internal terminator. The jumper JP12 is used to enable the internal terminator::
----- -----
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
...@@ -1451,7 +1497,9 @@ The jumper JP12 is used to enable the internal terminator. ...@@ -1451,7 +1497,9 @@ The jumper JP12 is used to enable the internal terminator.
Selecting the Connector Type on CN120ST/SBT Selecting the Connector Type on CN120ST/SBT
------------------------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
::
JP10 JP11 JP10 JP11 JP10 JP11 JP10 JP11
----- ----- ----- -----
...@@ -1466,40 +1514,33 @@ Selecting the Connector Type on CN120ST/SBT ...@@ -1466,40 +1514,33 @@ Selecting the Connector Type on CN120ST/SBT
Setting the Timeout Parameters Setting the Timeout Parameters
------------------------------ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The jumpers labeled EXT1 and EXT2 are used to determine the timeout The jumpers labeled EXT1 and EXT2 are used to determine the timeout
parameters. These two jumpers are normally left open. parameters. These two jumpers are normally left open.
CNet Technology Inc.
====================
*****************************************************************************
** CNet Technology Inc. **
160 Series (16-bit cards) 160 Series (16-bit cards)
------------------------- -------------------------
- from Juergen Seifert <seifert@htwm.de> - from Juergen Seifert <seifert@htwm.de>
CNET TECHNOLOGY INC. (CNet) ARCNET 160A SERIES
==============================================
This description has been written by Juergen Seifert <seifert@htwm.de> This description has been written by Juergen Seifert <seifert@htwm.de>
using information from the following Original CNet Manual using information from the following Original CNet Manual
"ARCNET "ARCNET USER'S MANUAL for
USER'S MANUAL CN160A CN160AB CN160TP
for P/N:12-01-0006 Revision 3.00"
CN160A
CN160AB
CN160TP
P/N:12-01-0006
Revision 3.00"
ARCNET is a registered trademark of the Datapoint Corporation ARCNET is a registered trademark of the Datapoint Corporation
P/N 160A ARCNET 16 bit XT/AT Star - P/N 160A ARCNET 16 bit XT/AT Star
P/N 160AB ARCNET 16 bit XT/AT Bus - P/N 160AB ARCNET 16 bit XT/AT Bus
P/N 160TP ARCNET 16 bit XT/AT Twisted Pair - P/N 160TP ARCNET 16 bit XT/AT Twisted Pair
::
___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
< _________________________ ___| < _________________________ ___|
...@@ -1526,30 +1567,30 @@ P/N 160TP ARCNET 16 bit XT/AT Twisted Pair ...@@ -1526,30 +1567,30 @@ P/N 160TP ARCNET 16 bit XT/AT Twisted Pair
> | | | > | | |
<____________| |_______________________________________| <____________| |_______________________________________|
Legend: Legend::
9026 ARCNET Probe 9026 ARCNET Probe
SW1 1-6: Base I/O Address Select SW1 1-6: Base I/O Address Select
7-10: Base Memory Address Select 7-10: Base Memory Address Select
SW2 1-8: Node ID Select (ID0-ID7) SW2 1-8: Node ID Select (ID0-ID7)
JP1/JP2 ET1, ET2 Timeout Parameters JP1/JP2 ET1, ET2 Timeout Parameters
JP3-JP13 Interrupt Select JP3-JP13 Interrupt Select
J1 BNC RG62/U Connector (CN160A/AB only) J1 BNC RG62/U Connector (CN160A/AB only)
J1 Two 6-position Telephone Jack (CN160TP only) J1 Two 6-position Telephone Jack (CN160TP only)
LED LED
Setting one of the switches to Off means "1", On means "0". Setting one of the switches to Off means "1", On means "0".
Setting the Node ID Setting the Node ID
------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The eight switches in SW2 are used to set the node ID. Each node attached The eight switches in SW2 are used to set the node ID. Each node attached
to the network must have an unique node ID which must be different from 0. to the network must have an unique node ID which must be different from 0.
Switch 1 (ID0) serves as the least significant bit (LSB). Switch 1 (ID0) serves as the least significant bit (LSB).
The node ID is the sum of the values of all switches set to "1" The node ID is the sum of the values of all switches set to "1"
These values are: These values are::
Switch | Label | Value Switch | Label | Value
-------|-------|------- -------|-------|-------
...@@ -1562,7 +1603,7 @@ These values are: ...@@ -1562,7 +1603,7 @@ These values are:
7 | ID6 | 64 7 | ID6 | 64
8 | ID7 | 128 8 | ID7 | 128
Some Examples: Some Examples::
Switch | Hex | Decimal Switch | Hex | Decimal
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 | Node ID | Node ID 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 | Node ID | Node ID
...@@ -1582,10 +1623,10 @@ Some Examples: ...@@ -1582,10 +1623,10 @@ Some Examples:
Setting the I/O Base Address Setting the I/O Base Address
---------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The first six switches in switch block SW1 are used to select the I/O Base The first six switches in switch block SW1 are used to select the I/O Base
address using the following table: address using the following table::
Switch | Hex I/O Switch | Hex I/O
1 2 3 4 5 6 | Address 1 2 3 4 5 6 | Address
...@@ -1604,10 +1645,10 @@ Note: Other IO-Base addresses seem to be selectable, but only the above ...@@ -1604,10 +1645,10 @@ Note: Other IO-Base addresses seem to be selectable, but only the above
Setting the Base Memory (RAM) buffer Address Setting the Base Memory (RAM) buffer Address
-------------------------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The switches 7-10 of switch block SW1 are used to select the Memory The switches 7-10 of switch block SW1 are used to select the Memory
Base address of the RAM (2K) and the PROM. Base address of the RAM (2K) and the PROM::
Switch | Hex RAM | Hex ROM Switch | Hex RAM | Hex ROM
7 8 9 10 | Address | Address 7 8 9 10 | Address | Address
...@@ -1616,15 +1657,17 @@ Base address of the RAM (2K) and the PROM. ...@@ -1616,15 +1657,17 @@ Base address of the RAM (2K) and the PROM.
OFF OFF ON OFF | D0000 | D8000 (Default) OFF OFF ON OFF | D0000 | D8000 (Default)
OFF OFF OFF ON | E0000 | E8000 OFF OFF OFF ON | E0000 | E8000
Note: Other MEM-Base addresses seem to be selectable, but only the above .. note::
Other MEM-Base addresses seem to be selectable, but only the above
combinations are documented. combinations are documented.
Setting the Interrupt Line Setting the Interrupt Line
-------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
To select a hardware interrupt level install one (only one!) of the jumpers To select a hardware interrupt level install one (only one!) of the jumpers
JP3 through JP13 using the following table: JP3 through JP13 using the following table::
Jumper | IRQ Jumper | IRQ
-------|----------------- -------|-----------------
...@@ -1640,7 +1683,9 @@ JP3 through JP13 using the following table: ...@@ -1640,7 +1683,9 @@ JP3 through JP13 using the following table:
12 | 7 12 | 7
13 | 2 (=9) Default! 13 | 2 (=9) Default!
Note: - Do not use JP11=IRQ6, it may conflict with your Floppy Disk .. note::
- Do not use JP11=IRQ6, it may conflict with your Floppy Disk
Controller Controller
- Use JP3=IRQ14 only, if you don't have an IDE-, MFM-, or RLL- - Use JP3=IRQ14 only, if you don't have an IDE-, MFM-, or RLL-
Hard Disk, it may conflict with their controllers Hard Disk, it may conflict with their controllers
...@@ -1653,14 +1698,16 @@ The jumpers labeled JP1 and JP2 are used to determine the timeout ...@@ -1653,14 +1698,16 @@ The jumpers labeled JP1 and JP2 are used to determine the timeout
parameters. These two jumpers are normally left open. parameters. These two jumpers are normally left open.
***************************************************************************** Lantech
=======
** Lantech **
8-bit card, unknown model 8-bit card, unknown model
------------------------- -------------------------
- from Vlad Lungu <vlungu@ugal.ro> - his e-mail address seemed broken at - from Vlad Lungu <vlungu@ugal.ro> - his e-mail address seemed broken at
the time I tried to reach him. Sorry Vlad, if you didn't get my reply. the time I tried to reach him. Sorry Vlad, if you didn't get my reply.
::
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
| 1 8 | | 1 8 |
| ___________ __| | ___________ __|
...@@ -1690,6 +1737,8 @@ UM9065L : ARCnet Controller ...@@ -1690,6 +1737,8 @@ UM9065L : ARCnet Controller
SW 1 : Shared Memory Address and I/O Base SW 1 : Shared Memory Address and I/O Base
::
ON=0 ON=0
12345|Memory Address 12345|Memory Address
...@@ -1710,6 +1759,8 @@ some others that I didn't write here the card seems to conflict with the ...@@ -1710,6 +1759,8 @@ some others that I didn't write here the card seems to conflict with the
video card (an S3 GENDAC). I leave the full decoding of those addresses to video card (an S3 GENDAC). I leave the full decoding of those addresses to
you. you.
::
678| I/O Address 678| I/O Address
---|------------ ---|------------
000| 260 000| 260
...@@ -1721,25 +1772,28 @@ you. ...@@ -1721,25 +1772,28 @@ you.
110| failed probe 110| failed probe
111| 3E0 111| 3E0
SW 2 : Node ID (binary coded) SW 2 : Node ID (binary coded)
JP 4 : Boot PROM enable CLOSE - enabled JP 4 : Boot PROM enable CLOSE - enabled
OPEN - disabled OPEN - disabled
JP 6 : IRQ set (ONLY ONE jumper on 1-5 for IRQ 2-6) JP 6 : IRQ set (ONLY ONE jumper on 1-5 for IRQ 2-6)
***************************************************************************** Acer
====
** Acer **
8-bit card, Model 5210-003 8-bit card, Model 5210-003
-------------------------- --------------------------
- from Vojtech Pavlik <vojtech@suse.cz> using portions of the existing - from Vojtech Pavlik <vojtech@suse.cz> using portions of the existing
arcnet-hardware file. arcnet-hardware file.
This is a 90C26 based card. Its configuration seems similar to the SMC This is a 90C26 based card. Its configuration seems similar to the SMC
PC100, but has some additional jumpers I don't know the meaning of. PC100, but has some additional jumpers I don't know the meaning of.
::
__ __
| | | |
___________|__|_________________________ ___________|__|_________________________
...@@ -1789,24 +1843,24 @@ PC100, but has some additional jumpers I don't know the meaning of. ...@@ -1789,24 +1843,24 @@ PC100, but has some additional jumpers I don't know the meaning of.
|____________________________________| |____________________________________|
Legend: Legend::
90C26 ARCNET Chip 90C26 ARCNET Chip
XTL 20 MHz Crystal XTL 20 MHz Crystal
SW1 1-6 Base I/O Address Select SW1 1-6 Base I/O Address Select
7-10 Memory Address Select 7-10 Memory Address Select
SW2 1-8 Node ID Select (ID0-ID7) SW2 1-8 Node ID Select (ID0-ID7)
J1-J5 IRQ Select J1-J5 IRQ Select
J6-J21 Unknown (Probably extra timeouts & ROM enable ...) J6-J21 Unknown (Probably extra timeouts & ROM enable ...)
LED1 Activity LED LED1 Activity LED
BNC Coax connector (STAR ARCnet) BNC Coax connector (STAR ARCnet)
RAM 2k of SRAM RAM 2k of SRAM
ROM Boot ROM socket ROM Boot ROM socket
UFS Unidentified Flying Sockets UFS Unidentified Flying Sockets
Setting the Node ID Setting the Node ID
------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The eight switches in SW2 are used to set the node ID. Each node attached The eight switches in SW2 are used to set the node ID. Each node attached
to the network must have an unique node ID which must not be 0. to the network must have an unique node ID which must not be 0.
...@@ -1815,7 +1869,7 @@ Switch 1 (ID0) serves as the least significant bit (LSB). ...@@ -1815,7 +1869,7 @@ Switch 1 (ID0) serves as the least significant bit (LSB).
Setting one of the switches to OFF means "1", ON means "0". Setting one of the switches to OFF means "1", ON means "0".
The node ID is the sum of the values of all switches set to "1" The node ID is the sum of the values of all switches set to "1"
These values are: These values are::
Switch | Value Switch | Value
-------|------- -------|-------
...@@ -1832,10 +1886,10 @@ Don't set this to 0 or 255; these values are reserved. ...@@ -1832,10 +1886,10 @@ Don't set this to 0 or 255; these values are reserved.
Setting the I/O Base Address Setting the I/O Base Address
---------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The switches 1 to 6 of switch block SW1 are used to select one The switches 1 to 6 of switch block SW1 are used to select one
of 32 possible I/O Base addresses using the following tables of 32 possible I/O Base addresses using the following tables::
| Hex | Hex
Switch | Value Switch | Value
...@@ -1853,13 +1907,13 @@ switch 1 should be ALWAYS SET TO OFF. ...@@ -1853,13 +1907,13 @@ switch 1 should be ALWAYS SET TO OFF.
Setting the Base Memory (RAM) buffer Address Setting the Base Memory (RAM) buffer Address
-------------------------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The memory buffer (RAM) requires 2K. The base of this buffer can be The memory buffer (RAM) requires 2K. The base of this buffer can be
located in any of sixteen positions. However, the addresses below located in any of sixteen positions. However, the addresses below
A0000 are likely to cause system hang because there's main RAM. A0000 are likely to cause system hang because there's main RAM.
Jumpers 7-10 of switch block SW1 select the Memory Base address. Jumpers 7-10 of switch block SW1 select the Memory Base address::
Switch | Hex RAM Switch | Hex RAM
7 8 9 10 | Address 7 8 9 10 | Address
...@@ -1873,10 +1927,10 @@ Jumpers 7-10 of switch block SW1 select the Memory Base address. ...@@ -1873,10 +1927,10 @@ Jumpers 7-10 of switch block SW1 select the Memory Base address.
Setting the Interrupt Line Setting the Interrupt Line
-------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Jumpers 1-5 of the jumper block J1 control the IRQ level. ON means Jumpers 1-5 of the jumper block J1 control the IRQ level. ON means
shorted, OFF means open. shorted, OFF means open::
Jumper | IRQ Jumper | IRQ
1 2 3 4 5 | 1 2 3 4 5 |
...@@ -1889,25 +1943,27 @@ shorted, OFF means open. ...@@ -1889,25 +1943,27 @@ shorted, OFF means open.
Unknown jumpers & sockets Unknown jumpers & sockets
------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I know nothing about these. I just guess that J16&J17 are timeout I know nothing about these. I just guess that J16&J17 are timeout
jumpers and maybe one of J18-J21 selects ROM. Also J6-J10 and jumpers and maybe one of J18-J21 selects ROM. Also J6-J10 and
J11-J15 are connecting IRQ2-7 to some pins on the UFSs. I can't J11-J15 are connecting IRQ2-7 to some pins on the UFSs. I can't
guess the purpose. guess the purpose.
Datapoint?
==========
*****************************************************************************
** Datapoint? **
LAN-ARC-8, an 8-bit card LAN-ARC-8, an 8-bit card
------------------------ ------------------------
- from Vojtech Pavlik <vojtech@suse.cz> - from Vojtech Pavlik <vojtech@suse.cz>
This is another SMC 90C65-based ARCnet card. I couldn't identify the This is another SMC 90C65-based ARCnet card. I couldn't identify the
manufacturer, but it might be DataPoint, because the card has the manufacturer, but it might be DataPoint, because the card has the
original arcNet logo in its upper right corner. original arcNet logo in its upper right corner.
::
_______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
| _________ | | _________ |
| | SW2 | ON arcNet | | | SW2 | ON arcNet |
...@@ -1933,21 +1989,21 @@ original arcNet logo in its upper right corner. ...@@ -1933,21 +1989,21 @@ original arcNet logo in its upper right corner.
| | | |
|________________________________________| |________________________________________|
Legend: Legend::
90C65 ARCNET Chip 90C65 ARCNET Chip
SW1 1-5: Base Memory Address Select SW1 1-5: Base Memory Address Select
6-8: Base I/O Address Select 6-8: Base I/O Address Select
SW2 1-8: Node ID Select SW2 1-8: Node ID Select
SW3 1-5: IRQ Select SW3 1-5: IRQ Select
6-7: Extra Timeout 6-7: Extra Timeout
8 : ROM Enable 8 : ROM Enable
BNC Coax connector BNC Coax connector
XTAL 20 MHz Crystal XTAL 20 MHz Crystal
Setting the Node ID Setting the Node ID
------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The eight switches in SW3 are used to set the node ID. Each node attached The eight switches in SW3 are used to set the node ID. Each node attached
to the network must have an unique node ID which must not be 0. to the network must have an unique node ID which must not be 0.
...@@ -1956,7 +2012,7 @@ Switch 1 serves as the least significant bit (LSB). ...@@ -1956,7 +2012,7 @@ Switch 1 serves as the least significant bit (LSB).
Setting one of the switches to Off means "1", On means "0". Setting one of the switches to Off means "1", On means "0".
The node ID is the sum of the values of all switches set to "1" The node ID is the sum of the values of all switches set to "1"
These values are: These values are::
Switch | Value Switch | Value
-------|------- -------|-------
...@@ -1971,10 +2027,10 @@ These values are: ...@@ -1971,10 +2027,10 @@ These values are:
Setting the I/O Base Address Setting the I/O Base Address
---------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The last three switches in switch block SW1 are used to select one The last three switches in switch block SW1 are used to select one
of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table::
Switch | Hex I/O Switch | Hex I/O
...@@ -1991,13 +2047,16 @@ of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table ...@@ -1991,13 +2047,16 @@ of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table
Setting the Base Memory (RAM) buffer Address Setting the Base Memory (RAM) buffer Address
-------------------------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The memory buffer (RAM) requires 2K. The base of this buffer can be The memory buffer (RAM) requires 2K. The base of this buffer can be
located in any of eight positions. The address of the Boot Prom is located in any of eight positions. The address of the Boot Prom is
memory base + 0x2000. memory base + 0x2000.
Jumpers 3-5 of switch block SW1 select the Memory Base address. Jumpers 3-5 of switch block SW1 select the Memory Base address.
::
Switch | Hex RAM | Hex ROM Switch | Hex RAM | Hex ROM
1 2 3 4 5 | Address | Address *) 1 2 3 4 5 | Address | Address *)
--------------------|---------|----------- --------------------|---------|-----------
...@@ -2010,15 +2069,15 @@ Jumpers 3-5 of switch block SW1 select the Memory Base address. ...@@ -2010,15 +2069,15 @@ Jumpers 3-5 of switch block SW1 select the Memory Base address.
ON ON ON OFF OFF | DC000 | DE000 ON ON ON OFF OFF | DC000 | DE000
ON ON OFF OFF OFF | E0000 | E2000 ON ON OFF OFF OFF | E0000 | E2000
*) To enable the Boot ROM set the switch 8 of switch block SW3 to position ON. *) To enable the Boot ROM set the switch 8 of switch block SW3 to position ON.
The switches 1 and 2 probably add 0x0800 and 0x1000 to RAM base address. The switches 1 and 2 probably add 0x0800 and 0x1000 to RAM base address.
Setting the Interrupt Line Setting the Interrupt Line
-------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Switches 1-5 of the switch block SW3 control the IRQ level. Switches 1-5 of the switch block SW3 control the IRQ level::
Jumper | IRQ Jumper | IRQ
1 2 3 4 5 | 1 2 3 4 5 |
...@@ -2031,64 +2090,67 @@ Switches 1-5 of the switch block SW3 control the IRQ level. ...@@ -2031,64 +2090,67 @@ Switches 1-5 of the switch block SW3 control the IRQ level.
Setting the Timeout Parameters Setting the Timeout Parameters
------------------------------ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The switches 6-7 of the switch block SW3 are used to determine the timeout The switches 6-7 of the switch block SW3 are used to determine the timeout
parameters. These two switches are normally left in the OFF position. parameters. These two switches are normally left in the OFF position.
***************************************************************************** Topware
=======
** Topware **
8-bit card, TA-ARC/10 8-bit card, TA-ARC/10
------------------------- ---------------------
- from Vojtech Pavlik <vojtech@suse.cz> - from Vojtech Pavlik <vojtech@suse.cz>
This is another very similar 90C65 card. Most of the switches and jumpers This is another very similar 90C65 card. Most of the switches and jumpers
are the same as on other clones. are the same as on other clones.
::
_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________
| ___________ | | ______ | | ___________ | | ______ |
| |SW2 NODE ID| | | | XTAL | | | |SW2 NODE ID| | | | XTAL | |
| |___________| | Hybrid IC | |______| | | |___________| | Hybrid IC | |______| |
| ___________ | | __| | ___________ | | __|
| |SW1 MEM+I/O| |_________________________| LED1|__|) | |SW1 MEM+I/O| |_________________________| LED1|__|)
| |___________| 1 2 | | |___________| 1 2 |
| J3 |o|o| TIMEOUT ______| | J3 |o|o| TIMEOUT ______|
| ______________ |o|o| | | | ______________ |o|o| | |
| | | ___________________ | RJ | | | | ___________________ | RJ |
| > EPROM SOCKET | | \ |------| | > EPROM SOCKET | | \ |------|
|J2 |______________| | | | | |J2 |______________| | | | |
||o| | | |______| ||o| | | |______|
||o| ROM ENABLE | SMC | _________ | ||o| ROM ENABLE | SMC | _________ |
| _____________ | 90C65 | |_________| _____| | _____________ | 90C65 | |_________| _____|
| | | | | | |___ | | | | | | |___
| > RAM (2k) | | | | BNC |___| | > RAM (2k) | | | | BNC |___|
| |_____________| | | |_____| | |_____________| | | |_____|
| |____________________| | | |____________________| |
| ________ IRQ 2 3 4 5 7 ___________ | | ________ IRQ 2 3 4 5 7 ___________ |
||________| |o|o|o|o|o| |___________| | ||________| |o|o|o|o|o| |___________| |
|________ J1|o|o|o|o|o| ______________| |________ J1|o|o|o|o|o| ______________|
| | | |
|_____________________________________________| |_____________________________________________|
Legend: Legend::
90C65 ARCNET Chip 90C65 ARCNET Chip
XTAL 20 MHz Crystal XTAL 20 MHz Crystal
SW1 1-5 Base Memory Address Select SW1 1-5 Base Memory Address Select
6-8 Base I/O Address Select 6-8 Base I/O Address Select
SW2 1-8 Node ID Select (ID0-ID7) SW2 1-8 Node ID Select (ID0-ID7)
J1 IRQ Select J1 IRQ Select
J2 ROM Enable J2 ROM Enable
J3 Extra Timeout J3 Extra Timeout
LED1 Activity LED LED1 Activity LED
BNC Coax connector (BUS ARCnet) BNC Coax connector (BUS ARCnet)
RJ Twisted Pair Connector (daisy chain) RJ Twisted Pair Connector (daisy chain)
Setting the Node ID Setting the Node ID
------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The eight switches in SW2 are used to set the node ID. Each node attached to The eight switches in SW2 are used to set the node ID. Each node attached to
the network must have an unique node ID which must not be 0. Switch 1 (ID0) the network must have an unique node ID which must not be 0. Switch 1 (ID0)
...@@ -2097,7 +2159,7 @@ serves as the least significant bit (LSB). ...@@ -2097,7 +2159,7 @@ serves as the least significant bit (LSB).
Setting one of the switches to Off means "1", On means "0". Setting one of the switches to Off means "1", On means "0".
The node ID is the sum of the values of all switches set to "1" The node ID is the sum of the values of all switches set to "1"
These values are: These values are::
Switch | Label | Value Switch | Label | Value
-------|-------|------- -------|-------|-------
...@@ -2111,10 +2173,10 @@ These values are: ...@@ -2111,10 +2173,10 @@ These values are:
8 | ID7 | 128 8 | ID7 | 128
Setting the I/O Base Address Setting the I/O Base Address
---------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The last three switches in switch block SW1 are used to select one The last three switches in switch block SW1 are used to select one
of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table: of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table::
Switch | Hex I/O Switch | Hex I/O
...@@ -2131,13 +2193,16 @@ of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table: ...@@ -2131,13 +2193,16 @@ of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table:
Setting the Base Memory (RAM) buffer Address Setting the Base Memory (RAM) buffer Address
-------------------------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The memory buffer (RAM) requires 2K. The base of this buffer can be The memory buffer (RAM) requires 2K. The base of this buffer can be
located in any of eight positions. The address of the Boot Prom is located in any of eight positions. The address of the Boot Prom is
memory base + 0x2000. memory base + 0x2000.
Jumpers 3-5 of switch block SW1 select the Memory Base address. Jumpers 3-5 of switch block SW1 select the Memory Base address.
::
Switch | Hex RAM | Hex ROM Switch | Hex RAM | Hex ROM
1 2 3 4 5 | Address | Address *) 1 2 3 4 5 | Address | Address *)
--------------------|---------|----------- --------------------|---------|-----------
...@@ -2150,16 +2215,16 @@ Jumpers 3-5 of switch block SW1 select the Memory Base address. ...@@ -2150,16 +2215,16 @@ Jumpers 3-5 of switch block SW1 select the Memory Base address.
ON ON ON OFF OFF | DC000 | DE000 ON ON ON OFF OFF | DC000 | DE000
ON ON OFF OFF OFF | E0000 | E2000 ON ON OFF OFF OFF | E0000 | E2000
*) To enable the Boot ROM short the jumper J2. *) To enable the Boot ROM short the jumper J2.
The jumpers 1 and 2 probably add 0x0800 and 0x1000 to RAM address. The jumpers 1 and 2 probably add 0x0800 and 0x1000 to RAM address.
Setting the Interrupt Line Setting the Interrupt Line
-------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Jumpers 1-5 of the jumper block J1 control the IRQ level. ON means Jumpers 1-5 of the jumper block J1 control the IRQ level. ON means
shorted, OFF means open. shorted, OFF means open::
Jumper | IRQ Jumper | IRQ
1 2 3 4 5 | 1 2 3 4 5 |
...@@ -2172,19 +2237,21 @@ shorted, OFF means open. ...@@ -2172,19 +2237,21 @@ shorted, OFF means open.
Setting the Timeout Parameters Setting the Timeout Parameters
------------------------------ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The jumpers J3 are used to set the timeout parameters. These two The jumpers J3 are used to set the timeout parameters. These two
jumpers are normally left open. jumpers are normally left open.
Thomas-Conrad
=============
*****************************************************************************
** Thomas-Conrad **
Model #500-6242-0097 REV A (8-bit card) Model #500-6242-0097 REV A (8-bit card)
--------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
- from Lars Karlsson <100617.3473@compuserve.com> - from Lars Karlsson <100617.3473@compuserve.com>
::
________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
| ________ ________ |_____ | ________ ________ |_____
| |........| |........| | | |........| |........| |
...@@ -2215,32 +2282,35 @@ Model #500-6242-0097 REV A (8-bit card) ...@@ -2215,32 +2282,35 @@ Model #500-6242-0097 REV A (8-bit card)
And here are the settings for some of the switches and jumpers on the cards. And here are the settings for some of the switches and jumpers on the cards.
::
I/O I/O
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
2E0----- 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2E0----- 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
2F0----- 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2F0----- 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
300----- 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 300----- 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
350----- 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 350----- 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0
"0" in the above example means switch is off "1" means that it is on. "0" in the above example means switch is off "1" means that it is on.
::
ShMem address. ShMem address.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CX00--0 0 1 1 | | | CX00--0 0 1 1 | | |
DX00--0 0 1 0 | DX00--0 0 1 0 |
X000--------- 1 1 | X000--------- 1 1 |
X400--------- 1 0 | X400--------- 1 0 |
X800--------- 0 1 | X800--------- 0 1 |
XC00--------- 0 0 XC00--------- 0 0
ENHANCED----------- 1 ENHANCED----------- 1
COMPATIBLE--------- 0 COMPATIBLE--------- 0
::
IRQ IRQ
...@@ -2266,10 +2336,9 @@ varies by the type of card involved. I fail to see how either of these ...@@ -2266,10 +2336,9 @@ varies by the type of card involved. I fail to see how either of these
enhance anything. Send me more detailed information about this mode, or enhance anything. Send me more detailed information about this mode, or
just use "compatible" mode instead.] just use "compatible" mode instead.]
Waterloo Microsystems Inc. ??
=============================
*****************************************************************************
** Waterloo Microsystems Inc. ?? **
8-bit card (C) 1985 8-bit card (C) 1985
------------------- -------------------
- from Robert Michael Best <rmb117@cs.usask.ca> - from Robert Michael Best <rmb117@cs.usask.ca>
...@@ -2284,75 +2353,77 @@ e-mail me.] ...@@ -2284,75 +2353,77 @@ e-mail me.]
The probe has not been able to detect the card on any of the J2 settings, The probe has not been able to detect the card on any of the J2 settings,
and I tried them again with the "Waterloo" chip removed. and I tried them again with the "Waterloo" chip removed.
::
_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________
| \/ \/ ___ __ __ | | \/ \/ ___ __ __ |
| C4 C4 |^| | M || ^ ||^| | | C4 C4 |^| | M || ^ ||^| |
| -- -- |_| | 5 || || | C3 | | -- -- |_| | 5 || || | C3 |
| \/ \/ C10 |___|| ||_| | | \/ \/ C10 |___|| ||_| |
| C4 C4 _ _ | | ?? | | C4 C4 _ _ | | ?? |
| -- -- | \/ || | | | -- -- | \/ || | |
| | || | | | | || | |
| | || C1 | | | | || C1 | |
| | || | \/ _____| | | || | \/ _____|
| | C6 || | C9 | |___ | | C6 || | C9 | |___
| | || | -- | BNC |___| | | || | -- | BNC |___|
| | || | >C7| |_____| | | || | >C7| |_____|
| | || | | | | || | |
| __ __ |____||_____| 1 2 3 6 | | __ __ |____||_____| 1 2 3 6 |
|| ^ | >C4| |o|o|o|o|o|o| J2 >C4| | || ^ | >C4| |o|o|o|o|o|o| J2 >C4| |
|| | |o|o|o|o|o|o| | || | |o|o|o|o|o|o| |
|| C2 | >C4| >C4| | || C2 | >C4| >C4| |
|| | >C8| | || | >C8| |
|| | 2 3 4 5 6 7 IRQ >C4| | || | 2 3 4 5 6 7 IRQ >C4| |
||_____| |o|o|o|o|o|o| J3 | ||_____| |o|o|o|o|o|o| J3 |
|_______ |o|o|o|o|o|o| _______________| |_______ |o|o|o|o|o|o| _______________|
| | | |
|_____________________________________________| |_____________________________________________|
C1 -- "COM9026 C1 -- "COM9026
SMC 8638" SMC 8638"
In a chip socket. In a chip socket.
C2 -- "@Copyright C2 -- "@Copyright
Waterloo Microsystems Inc. Waterloo Microsystems Inc.
1985" 1985"
In a chip Socket with info printed on a label covering a round window In a chip Socket with info printed on a label covering a round window
showing the circuit inside. (The window indicates it is an EPROM chip.) showing the circuit inside. (The window indicates it is an EPROM chip.)
C3 -- "COM9032 C3 -- "COM9032
SMC 8643" SMC 8643"
In a chip socket. In a chip socket.
C4 -- "74LS" C4 -- "74LS"
9 total no sockets. 9 total no sockets.
M5 -- "50006-136 M5 -- "50006-136
20.000000 MHZ 20.000000 MHZ
MTQ-T1-S3 MTQ-T1-S3
0 M-TRON 86-40" 0 M-TRON 86-40"
Metallic case with 4 pins, no socket. Metallic case with 4 pins, no socket.
C6 -- "MOSTEK@TC8643 C6 -- "MOSTEK@TC8643
MK6116N-20 MK6116N-20
MALAYSIA" MALAYSIA"
No socket. No socket.
C7 -- No stamp or label but in a 20 pin chip socket. C7 -- No stamp or label but in a 20 pin chip socket.
C8 -- "PAL10L8CN C8 -- "PAL10L8CN
8623" 8623"
In a 20 pin socket. In a 20 pin socket.
C9 -- "PAl16R4A-2CN C9 -- "PAl16R4A-2CN
8641" 8641"
In a 20 pin socket. In a 20 pin socket.
C10 -- "M8640 C10 -- "M8640
NMC NMC
9306N" 9306N"
In an 8 pin socket. In an 8 pin socket.
?? -- Some components on a smaller board and attached with 20 pins all ?? -- Some components on a smaller board and attached with 20 pins all
along the side closest to the BNC connector. The are coated in a dark along the side closest to the BNC connector. The are coated in a dark
resin. resin.
...@@ -2360,26 +2431,25 @@ On the board there are two jumper banks labeled J2 and J3. The ...@@ -2360,26 +2431,25 @@ On the board there are two jumper banks labeled J2 and J3. The
manufacturer didn't put a J1 on the board. The two boards I have both manufacturer didn't put a J1 on the board. The two boards I have both
came with a jumper box for each bank. came with a jumper box for each bank.
J2 -- Numbered 1 2 3 4 5 6. ::
J2 -- Numbered 1 2 3 4 5 6.
4 and 5 are not stamped due to solder points. 4 and 5 are not stamped due to solder points.
J3 -- IRQ 2 3 4 5 6 7 J3 -- IRQ 2 3 4 5 6 7
The board itself has a maple leaf stamped just above the irq jumpers The board itself has a maple leaf stamped just above the irq jumpers
and "-2 46-86" beside C2. Between C1 and C6 "ASS 'Y 300163" and "@1986 and "-2 46-86" beside C2. Between C1 and C6 "ASS 'Y 300163" and "@1986
CORMAN CUSTOM ELECTRONICS CORP." stamped just below the BNC connector. CORMAN CUSTOM ELECTRONICS CORP." stamped just below the BNC connector.
Below that "MADE IN CANADA" Below that "MADE IN CANADA"
No Name
=======
*****************************************************************************
** No Name **
8-bit cards, 16-bit cards 8-bit cards, 16-bit cards
------------------------- -------------------------
- from Juergen Seifert <seifert@htwm.de>
NONAME 8-BIT ARCNET - from Juergen Seifert <seifert@htwm.de>
===================
I have named this ARCnet card "NONAME", since there is no name of any I have named this ARCnet card "NONAME", since there is no name of any
manufacturer on the Installation manual nor on the shipping box. The only manufacturer on the Installation manual nor on the shipping box. The only
...@@ -2388,8 +2458,10 @@ it is "Made in Taiwan" ...@@ -2388,8 +2458,10 @@ it is "Made in Taiwan"
This description has been written by Juergen Seifert <seifert@htwm.de> This description has been written by Juergen Seifert <seifert@htwm.de>
using information from the Original using information from the Original
"ARCnet Installation Manual" "ARCnet Installation Manual"
::
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
| |STAR| BUS| T/P| | | |STAR| BUS| T/P| |
...@@ -2416,24 +2488,24 @@ using information from the Original ...@@ -2416,24 +2488,24 @@ using information from the Original
| \ IRQ / T T O | | \ IRQ / T T O |
|__________________1_2_M______________________| |__________________1_2_M______________________|
Legend: Legend::
COM90C65: ARCnet Probe COM90C65: ARCnet Probe
S1 1-8: Node ID Select S1 1-8: Node ID Select
S2 1-3: I/O Base Address Select S2 1-3: I/O Base Address Select
4-6: Memory Base Address Select 4-6: Memory Base Address Select
7-8: RAM Offset Select 7-8: RAM Offset Select
ET1, ET2 Extended Timeout Select ET1, ET2 Extended Timeout Select
ROM ROM Enable Select ROM ROM Enable Select
CN RG62 Coax Connector CN RG62 Coax Connector
STAR| BUS | T/P Three fields for placing a sign (colored circle) STAR| BUS | T/P Three fields for placing a sign (colored circle)
indicating the topology of the card indicating the topology of the card
Setting one of the switches to Off means "1", On means "0". Setting one of the switches to Off means "1", On means "0".
Setting the Node ID Setting the Node ID
------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The eight switches in group SW1 are used to set the node ID. The eight switches in group SW1 are used to set the node ID.
Each node attached to the network must have an unique node ID which Each node attached to the network must have an unique node ID which
...@@ -2441,7 +2513,7 @@ must be different from 0. ...@@ -2441,7 +2513,7 @@ must be different from 0.
Switch 8 serves as the least significant bit (LSB). Switch 8 serves as the least significant bit (LSB).
The node ID is the sum of the values of all switches set to "1" The node ID is the sum of the values of all switches set to "1"
These values are: These values are::
Switch | Value Switch | Value
-------|------- -------|-------
...@@ -2454,7 +2526,7 @@ These values are: ...@@ -2454,7 +2526,7 @@ These values are:
2 | 64 2 | 64
1 | 128 1 | 128
Some Examples: Some Examples::
Switch | Hex | Decimal Switch | Hex | Decimal
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Node ID | Node ID 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Node ID | Node ID
...@@ -2474,10 +2546,10 @@ Some Examples: ...@@ -2474,10 +2546,10 @@ Some Examples:
Setting the I/O Base Address Setting the I/O Base Address
---------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The first three switches in switch group SW2 are used to select one The first three switches in switch group SW2 are used to select one
of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table::
Switch | Hex I/O Switch | Hex I/O
1 2 3 | Address 1 2 3 | Address
...@@ -2493,7 +2565,7 @@ of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table ...@@ -2493,7 +2565,7 @@ of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table
Setting the Base Memory (RAM) buffer Address Setting the Base Memory (RAM) buffer Address
-------------------------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The memory buffer requires 2K of a 16K block of RAM. The base of this The memory buffer requires 2K of a 16K block of RAM. The base of this
16K block can be located in any of eight positions. 16K block can be located in any of eight positions.
...@@ -2501,6 +2573,8 @@ Switches 4-6 of switch group SW2 select the Base of the 16K block. ...@@ -2501,6 +2573,8 @@ Switches 4-6 of switch group SW2 select the Base of the 16K block.
Within that 16K address space, the buffer may be assigned any one of four Within that 16K address space, the buffer may be assigned any one of four
positions, determined by the offset, switches 7 and 8 of group SW2. positions, determined by the offset, switches 7 and 8 of group SW2.
::
Switch | Hex RAM | Hex ROM Switch | Hex RAM | Hex ROM
4 5 6 7 8 | Address | Address *) 4 5 6 7 8 | Address | Address *)
-----------|---------|----------- -----------|---------|-----------
...@@ -2544,24 +2618,26 @@ positions, determined by the offset, switches 7 and 8 of group SW2. ...@@ -2544,24 +2618,26 @@ positions, determined by the offset, switches 7 and 8 of group SW2.
1 1 1 1 0 | E1000 | E2000 1 1 1 1 0 | E1000 | E2000
1 1 1 1 1 | E1800 | E2000 1 1 1 1 1 | E1800 | E2000
*) To enable the 8K Boot PROM install the jumper ROM. *) To enable the 8K Boot PROM install the jumper ROM.
The default is jumper ROM not installed. The default is jumper ROM not installed.
Setting Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) Setting Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)
------------------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
To select a hardware interrupt level set one (only one!) of the jumpers To select a hardware interrupt level set one (only one!) of the jumpers
IRQ2, IRQ3, IRQ4, IRQ5 or IRQ7. The manufacturer's default is IRQ2. IRQ2, IRQ3, IRQ4, IRQ5 or IRQ7. The manufacturer's default is IRQ2.
Setting the Timeouts Setting the Timeouts
-------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The two jumpers labeled ET1 and ET2 are used to determine the timeout The two jumpers labeled ET1 and ET2 are used to determine the timeout
parameters (response and reconfiguration time). Every node in a network parameters (response and reconfiguration time). Every node in a network
must be set to the same timeout values. must be set to the same timeout values.
::
ET1 ET2 | Response Time (us) | Reconfiguration Time (ms) ET1 ET2 | Response Time (us) | Reconfiguration Time (ms)
--------|--------------------|-------------------------- --------|--------------------|--------------------------
Off Off | 78 | 840 (Default) Off Off | 78 | 840 (Default)
...@@ -2572,8 +2648,8 @@ must be set to the same timeout values. ...@@ -2572,8 +2648,8 @@ must be set to the same timeout values.
On means jumper installed, Off means jumper not installed On means jumper installed, Off means jumper not installed
NONAME 16-BIT ARCNET 16-BIT ARCNET
==================== -------------
The manual of my 8-Bit NONAME ARCnet Card contains another description The manual of my 8-Bit NONAME ARCnet Card contains another description
of a 16-Bit Coax / Twisted Pair Card. This description is incomplete, of a 16-Bit Coax / Twisted Pair Card. This description is incomplete,
...@@ -2584,13 +2660,16 @@ the booklet there is a different way of counting ... 2-9, 2-10, A-1, ...@@ -2584,13 +2660,16 @@ the booklet there is a different way of counting ... 2-9, 2-10, A-1,
Also the picture of the board layout is not as good as the picture of Also the picture of the board layout is not as good as the picture of
8-Bit card, because there isn't any letter like "SW1" written to the 8-Bit card, because there isn't any letter like "SW1" written to the
picture. picture.
Should somebody have such a board, please feel free to complete this Should somebody have such a board, please feel free to complete this
description or to send a mail to me! description or to send a mail to me!
This description has been written by Juergen Seifert <seifert@htwm.de> This description has been written by Juergen Seifert <seifert@htwm.de>
using information from the Original using information from the Original
"ARCnet Installation Manual" "ARCnet Installation Manual"
::
___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
< _________________ _________________ | < _________________ _________________ |
...@@ -2622,7 +2701,7 @@ Setting one of the switches to Off means "1", On means "0". ...@@ -2622,7 +2701,7 @@ Setting one of the switches to Off means "1", On means "0".
Setting the Node ID Setting the Node ID
------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The eight switches in group SW2 are used to set the node ID. The eight switches in group SW2 are used to set the node ID.
Each node attached to the network must have an unique node ID which Each node attached to the network must have an unique node ID which
...@@ -2630,7 +2709,7 @@ must be different from 0. ...@@ -2630,7 +2709,7 @@ must be different from 0.
Switch 8 serves as the least significant bit (LSB). Switch 8 serves as the least significant bit (LSB).
The node ID is the sum of the values of all switches set to "1" The node ID is the sum of the values of all switches set to "1"
These values are: These values are::
Switch | Value Switch | Value
-------|------- -------|-------
...@@ -2643,7 +2722,7 @@ These values are: ...@@ -2643,7 +2722,7 @@ These values are:
2 | 64 2 | 64
1 | 128 1 | 128
Some Examples: Some Examples::
Switch | Hex | Decimal Switch | Hex | Decimal
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Node ID | Node ID 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Node ID | Node ID
...@@ -2663,10 +2742,10 @@ Some Examples: ...@@ -2663,10 +2742,10 @@ Some Examples:
Setting the I/O Base Address Setting the I/O Base Address
---------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The first three switches in switch group SW1 are used to select one The first three switches in switch group SW1 are used to select one
of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table::
Switch | Hex I/O Switch | Hex I/O
3 2 1 | Address 3 2 1 | Address
...@@ -2682,13 +2761,13 @@ of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table ...@@ -2682,13 +2761,13 @@ of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table
Setting the Base Memory (RAM) buffer Address Setting the Base Memory (RAM) buffer Address
-------------------------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The memory buffer requires 2K of a 16K block of RAM. The base of this The memory buffer requires 2K of a 16K block of RAM. The base of this
16K block can be located in any of eight positions. 16K block can be located in any of eight positions.
Switches 6-8 of switch group SW1 select the Base of the 16K block. Switches 6-8 of switch group SW1 select the Base of the 16K block.
Within that 16K address space, the buffer may be assigned any one of four Within that 16K address space, the buffer may be assigned any one of four
positions, determined by the offset, switches 4 and 5 of group SW1. positions, determined by the offset, switches 4 and 5 of group SW1::
Switch | Hex RAM | Hex ROM Switch | Hex RAM | Hex ROM
8 7 6 5 4 | Address | Address 8 7 6 5 4 | Address | Address
...@@ -2735,28 +2814,28 @@ positions, determined by the offset, switches 4 and 5 of group SW1. ...@@ -2735,28 +2814,28 @@ positions, determined by the offset, switches 4 and 5 of group SW1.
Setting Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) Setting Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)
------------------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
?????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????
Setting the Timeouts Setting the Timeouts
-------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
?????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????
*****************************************************************************
** No Name **
8-bit cards ("Made in Taiwan R.O.C.") 8-bit cards ("Made in Taiwan R.O.C.")
----------- -------------------------------------
- from Vojtech Pavlik <vojtech@suse.cz> - from Vojtech Pavlik <vojtech@suse.cz>
I have named this ARCnet card "NONAME", since I got only the card with I have named this ARCnet card "NONAME", since I got only the card with
no manual at all and the only text identifying the manufacturer is no manual at all and the only text identifying the manufacturer is
"MADE IN TAIWAN R.O.C" printed on the card. "MADE IN TAIWAN R.O.C" printed on the card.
::
____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 |
| |o|o| JP1 o|o|o|o|o|o|o|o| ON | | |o|o| JP1 o|o|o|o|o|o|o|o| ON |
...@@ -2782,17 +2861,17 @@ no manual at all and the only text identifying the manufacturer is ...@@ -2782,17 +2861,17 @@ no manual at all and the only text identifying the manufacturer is
| | | |
|_____________________________________________| |_____________________________________________|
Legend: Legend::
90C65 ARCNET Chip 90C65 ARCNET Chip
SW1 1-5: Base Memory Address Select SW1 1-5: Base Memory Address Select
6-8: Base I/O Address Select 6-8: Base I/O Address Select
SW2 1-8: Node ID Select (ID0-ID7) SW2 1-8: Node ID Select (ID0-ID7)
SW3 1-5: IRQ Select SW3 1-5: IRQ Select
6-7: Extra Timeout 6-7: Extra Timeout
8 : ROM Enable 8 : ROM Enable
JP1 Led connector JP1 Led connector
BNC Coax connector BNC Coax connector
Although the jumpers SW1 and SW3 are marked SW, not JP, they are jumpers, not Although the jumpers SW1 and SW3 are marked SW, not JP, they are jumpers, not
switches. switches.
...@@ -2801,7 +2880,7 @@ Setting the jumpers to ON means connecting the upper two pins, off the bottom ...@@ -2801,7 +2880,7 @@ Setting the jumpers to ON means connecting the upper two pins, off the bottom
two - or - in case of IRQ setting, connecting none of them at all. two - or - in case of IRQ setting, connecting none of them at all.
Setting the Node ID Setting the Node ID
------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The eight switches in SW2 are used to set the node ID. Each node attached The eight switches in SW2 are used to set the node ID. Each node attached
to the network must have an unique node ID which must not be 0. to the network must have an unique node ID which must not be 0.
...@@ -2810,7 +2889,7 @@ Switch 1 (ID0) serves as the least significant bit (LSB). ...@@ -2810,7 +2889,7 @@ Switch 1 (ID0) serves as the least significant bit (LSB).
Setting one of the switches to Off means "1", On means "0". Setting one of the switches to Off means "1", On means "0".
The node ID is the sum of the values of all switches set to "1" The node ID is the sum of the values of all switches set to "1"
These values are: These values are::
Switch | Label | Value Switch | Label | Value
-------|-------|------- -------|-------|-------
...@@ -2823,7 +2902,7 @@ These values are: ...@@ -2823,7 +2902,7 @@ These values are:
7 | ID6 | 64 7 | ID6 | 64
8 | ID7 | 128 8 | ID7 | 128
Some Examples: Some Examples::
Switch | Hex | Decimal Switch | Hex | Decimal
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 | Node ID | Node ID 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 | Node ID | Node ID
...@@ -2843,10 +2922,10 @@ Some Examples: ...@@ -2843,10 +2922,10 @@ Some Examples:
Setting the I/O Base Address Setting the I/O Base Address
---------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The last three switches in switch block SW1 are used to select one The last three switches in switch block SW1 are used to select one
of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table::
Switch | Hex I/O Switch | Hex I/O
...@@ -2863,13 +2942,16 @@ of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table ...@@ -2863,13 +2942,16 @@ of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table
Setting the Base Memory (RAM) buffer Address Setting the Base Memory (RAM) buffer Address
-------------------------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The memory buffer (RAM) requires 2K. The base of this buffer can be The memory buffer (RAM) requires 2K. The base of this buffer can be
located in any of eight positions. The address of the Boot Prom is located in any of eight positions. The address of the Boot Prom is
memory base + 0x2000. memory base + 0x2000.
Jumpers 3-5 of jumper block SW1 select the Memory Base address. Jumpers 3-5 of jumper block SW1 select the Memory Base address.
::
Switch | Hex RAM | Hex ROM Switch | Hex RAM | Hex ROM
1 2 3 4 5 | Address | Address *) 1 2 3 4 5 | Address | Address *)
--------------------|---------|----------- --------------------|---------|-----------
...@@ -2882,14 +2964,14 @@ Jumpers 3-5 of jumper block SW1 select the Memory Base address. ...@@ -2882,14 +2964,14 @@ Jumpers 3-5 of jumper block SW1 select the Memory Base address.
ON ON ON OFF OFF | DC000 | DE000 ON ON ON OFF OFF | DC000 | DE000
ON ON OFF OFF OFF | E0000 | E2000 ON ON OFF OFF OFF | E0000 | E2000
*) To enable the Boot ROM set the jumper 8 of jumper block SW3 to position ON. *) To enable the Boot ROM set the jumper 8 of jumper block SW3 to position ON.
The jumpers 1 and 2 probably add 0x0800, 0x1000 and 0x1800 to RAM adders. The jumpers 1 and 2 probably add 0x0800, 0x1000 and 0x1800 to RAM adders.
Setting the Interrupt Line Setting the Interrupt Line
-------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Jumpers 1-5 of the jumper block SW3 control the IRQ level. Jumpers 1-5 of the jumper block SW3 control the IRQ level::
Jumper | IRQ Jumper | IRQ
1 2 3 4 5 | 1 2 3 4 5 |
...@@ -2902,20 +2984,21 @@ Jumpers 1-5 of the jumper block SW3 control the IRQ level. ...@@ -2902,20 +2984,21 @@ Jumpers 1-5 of the jumper block SW3 control the IRQ level.
Setting the Timeout Parameters Setting the Timeout Parameters
------------------------------ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The jumpers 6-7 of the jumper block SW3 are used to determine the timeout The jumpers 6-7 of the jumper block SW3 are used to determine the timeout
parameters. These two jumpers are normally left in the OFF position. parameters. These two jumpers are normally left in the OFF position.
*****************************************************************************
** No Name **
(Generic Model 9058) (Generic Model 9058)
-------------------- --------------------
- from Andrew J. Kroll <ag784@freenet.buffalo.edu> - from Andrew J. Kroll <ag784@freenet.buffalo.edu>
- Sorry this sat in my to-do box for so long, Andrew! (yikes - over a - Sorry this sat in my to-do box for so long, Andrew! (yikes - over a
year!) year!)
::
_____ _____
| < | <
| .---' | .---'
...@@ -2946,22 +3029,23 @@ parameters. These two jumpers are normally left in the OFF position. ...@@ -2946,22 +3029,23 @@ parameters. These two jumpers are normally left in the OFF position.
|H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H| | | |H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H| | |
|U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U| | | |U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U_U| | |
\| \|
Legend:
SL90C65 ARCNET Controller / Transceiver /Logic Legend::
SW1 1-5: IRQ Select
SL90C65 ARCNET Controller / Transceiver /Logic
SW1 1-5: IRQ Select
6: ET1 6: ET1
7: ET2 7: ET2
8: ROM ENABLE 8: ROM ENABLE
SW2 1-3: Memory Buffer/PROM Address SW2 1-3: Memory Buffer/PROM Address
3-6: I/O Address Map 3-6: I/O Address Map
SW3 1-8: Node ID Select SW3 1-8: Node ID Select
BNC BNC RG62/U Connection BNC BNC RG62/U Connection
*I* have had success using RG59B/U with *NO* terminators! *I* have had success using RG59B/U with *NO* terminators!
What gives?! What gives?!
SW1: Timeouts, Interrupt and ROM SW1: Timeouts, Interrupt and ROM
--------------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
To select a hardware interrupt level set one (only one!) of the dip switches To select a hardware interrupt level set one (only one!) of the dip switches
up (on) SW1...(switches 1-5) up (on) SW1...(switches 1-5)
...@@ -2976,10 +3060,10 @@ are normally left off (down). ...@@ -2976,10 +3060,10 @@ are normally left off (down).
Setting the I/O Base Address Setting the I/O Base Address
---------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The last three switches in switch group SW2 are used to select one The last three switches in switch group SW2 are used to select one
of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table::
Switch | Hex I/O Switch | Hex I/O
...@@ -2996,7 +3080,7 @@ of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table ...@@ -2996,7 +3080,7 @@ of eight possible I/O Base addresses using the following table
Setting the Base Memory Address (RAM & ROM) Setting the Base Memory Address (RAM & ROM)
------------------------------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The memory buffer requires 2K of a 16K block of RAM. The base of this The memory buffer requires 2K of a 16K block of RAM. The base of this
16K block can be located in any of eight positions. 16K block can be located in any of eight positions.
...@@ -3004,6 +3088,9 @@ Switches 1-3 of switch group SW2 select the Base of the 16K block. ...@@ -3004,6 +3088,9 @@ Switches 1-3 of switch group SW2 select the Base of the 16K block.
(0 = DOWN, 1 = UP) (0 = DOWN, 1 = UP)
I could, however, only verify two settings... I could, however, only verify two settings...
::
Switch| Hex RAM | Hex ROM Switch| Hex RAM | Hex ROM
1 2 3 | Address | Address 1 2 3 | Address | Address
------|---------|----------- ------|---------|-----------
...@@ -3018,7 +3105,7 @@ I could, however, only verify two settings... ...@@ -3018,7 +3105,7 @@ I could, however, only verify two settings...
Setting the Node ID Setting the Node ID
------------------- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The eight switches in group SW3 are used to set the node ID. The eight switches in group SW3 are used to set the node ID.
Each node attached to the network must have an unique node ID which Each node attached to the network must have an unique node ID which
...@@ -3027,7 +3114,8 @@ Switch 1 serves as the least significant bit (LSB). ...@@ -3027,7 +3114,8 @@ Switch 1 serves as the least significant bit (LSB).
switches in the DOWN position are OFF (0) and in the UP position are ON (1) switches in the DOWN position are OFF (0) and in the UP position are ON (1)
The node ID is the sum of the values of all switches set to "1" The node ID is the sum of the values of all switches set to "1"
These values are: These values are::
Switch | Value Switch | Value
-------|------- -------|-------
1 | 1 1 | 1
...@@ -3039,59 +3127,65 @@ These values are: ...@@ -3039,59 +3127,65 @@ These values are:
7 | 64 7 | 64
8 | 128 8 | 128
Some Examples: Some Examples::
Switch# | Hex | Decimal Switch# | Hex | Decimal
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 | Node ID | Node ID 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 | Node ID | Node ID
----------------|---------|--------- ----------------|---------|---------
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 | not allowed <-. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 | not allowed <-.
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 | 1 | 1 |
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 | 2 | 2 |
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 | 3 | 3 |
. . . | | | . . . | | |
0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 | 55 | 85 | 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 | 55 | 85 |
. . . | | + Don't use 0 or 255! . . . | | + Don't use 0 or 255!
1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 | AA | 170 | 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 | AA | 170 |
. . . | | | . . . | | |
1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 | FD | 253 | 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 | FD | 253 |
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 | FE | 254 | 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 | FE | 254 |
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 | FF | 255 <-' 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 | FF | 255 <-'
***************************************************************************** Tiara
=====
** Tiara **
(model unknown) (model unknown)
------------------------- ---------------
- from Christoph Lameter <christoph@lameter.com> - from Christoph Lameter <christoph@lameter.com>
Here is information about my card as far as I could figure it out: Here is information about my card as far as I could figure it out::
----------------------------------------------- tiara
Tiara LanCard of Tiara Computer Systems.
----------------------------------------------- tiara
+----------------------------------------------+ Tiara LanCard of Tiara Computer Systems.
! ! Transmitter Unit ! !
! +------------------+ ------- +----------------------------------------------+
! MEM Coax Connector ! ! Transmitter Unit ! !
! ROM 7654321 <- I/O ------- ! +------------------+ -------
! : : +--------+ ! ! MEM Coax Connector
! : : ! 90C66LJ! +++ ! ROM 7654321 <- I/O -------
! : : ! ! !D Switch to set ! : : +--------+ !
! : : ! ! !I the Nodenumber ! : : ! 90C66LJ! +++
! : : +--------+ !P ! : : ! ! !D Switch to set
! !++ ! : : ! ! !I the Nodenumber
! 234567 <- IRQ ! ! : : +--------+ !P
+------------!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!--------+ ! !++
! 234567 <- IRQ !
+------------!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!--------+
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
0 = Jumper Installed - 0 = Jumper Installed
1 = Open - 1 = Open
Top Jumper line Bit 7 = ROM Enable 654=Memory location 321=I/O Top Jumper line Bit 7 = ROM Enable 654=Memory location 321=I/O
Settings for Memory Location (Top Jumper Line) Settings for Memory Location (Top Jumper Line)
=== ================
456 Address selected 456 Address selected
=== ================
000 C0000 000 C0000
001 C4000 001 C4000
010 CC000 010 CC000
...@@ -3100,9 +3194,13 @@ Settings for Memory Location (Top Jumper Line) ...@@ -3100,9 +3194,13 @@ Settings for Memory Location (Top Jumper Line)
101 D8000 101 D8000
110 DC000 110 DC000
111 E0000 111 E0000
=== ================
Settings for I/O Address (Top Jumper Line) Settings for I/O Address (Top Jumper Line)
=== ====
123 Port 123 Port
=== ====
000 260 000 260
001 290 001 290
010 2E0 010 2E0
...@@ -3111,23 +3209,26 @@ Settings for I/O Address (Top Jumper Line) ...@@ -3111,23 +3209,26 @@ Settings for I/O Address (Top Jumper Line)
101 350 101 350
110 380 110 380
111 3E0 111 3E0
=== ====
Settings for IRQ Selection (Lower Jumper Line) Settings for IRQ Selection (Lower Jumper Line)
====== =====
234567 234567
====== =====
011111 IRQ 2 011111 IRQ 2
101111 IRQ 3 101111 IRQ 3
110111 IRQ 4 110111 IRQ 4
111011 IRQ 5 111011 IRQ 5
111110 IRQ 7 111110 IRQ 7
====== =====
*****************************************************************************
Other Cards Other Cards
----------- ===========
I have no information on other models of ARCnet cards at the moment. Please I have no information on other models of ARCnet cards at the moment. Please
send any and all info to: send any and all info to:
apenwarr@worldvisions.ca apenwarr@worldvisions.ca
Thanks. Thanks.
...@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@ Contents: ...@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@ Contents:
6lowpan 6lowpan
6pack 6pack
altera_tse altera_tse
arcnet-hardware
.. only:: subproject and html .. only:: subproject and html
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