Chapter 1 introduction, Intended audience, Scope of manual – Interphase Tech CONDOR 4221 User Manual

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Intended Audience

Interphase wrote this manual for its customers. It is intended for a highly technical audience, specifically, users who
need to write their own software drivers.

Readers are assumed to have extensive knowledge of the following:

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The C programming language, including experience writing and installing interface software (drivers).

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The operating system of the host computer.

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Ethernet specifications.

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VME specifications.

Scope Of Manual

The manual organization allows the user to focus on specific areas of interest, without giving more information than
needed.

Specifically, this manual contains guidelines on:

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Installing the V/Ethernet 4221 Condor.

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Programming the V/Ethernet 4221 Condor, single through four port operation.

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Determining the cause of any error messages generated by the board.

References

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VMEbus Specification, Revision C

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VMEbus Revision D, Draft 3.02, October 8, 1990

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IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD, 1985

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Supplements to IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD Local Area Network, 1988 through 1993

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32 Bit Local Area Network (LAN) Component User’s Manual, Intel, 1992, Order No. 296853-001

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