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8.3 Ports
8.3.1 RS-232 Serial
» EIA232E standard
» The EIA-232-E standard specifies the interface between (for example) a modem and a computer so that they
can exchange data. The computer can then send data to the modem, which then sends the data over a
telephone line. The data that the modem receives from the telephone line can then be sent to the computer.
You can search for information about the standard on the Web.
» RS-232 Made Easy: Connecting Computers, Printers, Terminals, and Modems, Martin D. Seyer, Prentice Hall,
1991, ISBN 0-13-749854-3
» National Semiconductor: The Interface Data Book includes application notes. Type “232” as search criteria to
obtain a list of application notes. You can search for information about the data book on National
Semiconductor’s Web site.
8.3.2 Serial ATA
Serial AT Attachment (ATA) Working Group. This X3T10 standard defines an integrated bus interface between disk
drives and host processors. It provides a common point of attachment for systems manufacturers and the system. You
can search for information about the working group on the Web. We recommend you also search the Web for
information on 4.2 I/O cables, if you use hard disks in a DMA3 or PIO4 mode.
8.3.3 USB
USB Specification
USB Implementers Forum, Inc. is a non-profit corporation founded by the group of companies that developed the
Universal Serial Bus specification. The USB-IF was formed to provide a support organization and forum for the
advancement and adoption of Universal Serial Bus technology. You can search for information about the standard on
the Web.
8.4 Programming
» C Programmer’s Guide to Serial Communications, Second Edition, Joe Campbell, SAMS, 1987, ISBN 0-672-
22584-0
» Programmer’s Guide to the EGA, VGA, and Super VGA Cards, Third Edition, Richard Ferraro, Addison-Wesley,
1990, ISBN 0-201-57025-4
» The Programmer’s PC Sourcebook, Second Edition, Thom Hogan, Microsoft Press, 1991, ISBN 1-55615-321-X
» Undocumented PC, A Programmer’s Guide to I/O, CPUs, and Fixed Memory Areas, Frank van Gilluwe, Second
Edition, Addison-Wesley, 1997, ISBN 0-201-47950-8