This manual describes the operation and use of the ZT 8907 Single Board Computer with IntelDX4? Microprocessor. The following summarizes the focus of each major section in this manual. Chapter 1, “Introduction,” introduces the key features of the ZT 8907. It includes a product definition, a list of product features, a functional block diagram, and a description of each block. Chapter 2, “Getting Started,” provides a summary of the information needed to install and configure your ZT 8907. Chapter 3, “STD Bus Interface,” presents a detailed description of the ZT 8907 interface to the STD-80 and STD 32 bus architectures. The topics discussed include compatibility, interrupt structure, and multiple master operation.

Chapter 4, “Interrupt Controller,” describes the two Intel-compatible 8259 cascaded interrupt controllers. This chapter summarizes the interrupt sources and the interrupt controllers’ register addressing. Chapter 5, “Counter/Timers,” discusses the six programmable counter/timers. It includes a diagram of the counter/timer architecture, and a summary of the operating modes and the programmable registers. Chapter 6, “DMA Controller,” provides an overview of ZT 8907 DMA architecture and briefly describes the DMA controller programmable registers. Chapter 7, “Real-Time Clock,” lists the major features of the real-time clock and briefly describes the real-time clock programmable registers. Chapter 8, “Serial Controller,” discusses operation of the two serial ports and briefly describes the programmable registers. Chapter 9, “Parallel Printer Port Interface,” describes the different modes for the Centronics-compatible printer interface. Address mapping, interrupt selection, and programmable registers are also discussed. Chapter 10, “Parallel I/O,” discusses the general operation of the six parallel ports and the functional blocks of the parallel I/O. It also provides register descriptions and illustrations. Chapter 11, “System Registers,” provides register descriptions and illustrations as well as a brief overview of the three System registers used to control and monitor a variety of functions on the ZT 8907.

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