List of Registers

Table 77. Chip Control 0 Register (Sheet 2 of 4)

This register may be preloaded by serial ROM or programmed by the local processor before host configuration.

Primary byte offset: CD:CCh

Secondary byte offset: CD:CCh

Bit

Name

R/W

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sets the maximum number of PCI clock cycles that the 21555 waits for an

 

 

 

initiator on the secondary bus to repeat a delayed transaction request. The

 

 

 

counter starts when the delayed transaction completion is ready to be

 

 

 

returned to the initiator. When the initiator has not repeated the transaction

 

Secondary

 

at least once before the counter expires, the 21555 discards the delayed

 

 

transaction from its queues.

3

Master

R/W

• When 0, the secondary master timeout counter is 215 PCI clock

 

Timeout

 

 

 

 

cycles, or.983ms for a 33-MHz bus.

 

 

 

• When 1, the value is 210 PCI clock cycles, or 30.7 s for a 33-MHz

 

 

 

bus.

 

 

 

• Reset value is 0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disables the primary master timeout counter.

 

Primary

 

• When 0, the primary master timeout counter is enabled and uses the

 

 

value specified by the Primary Master timeout bit.

 

Master

 

4

R/W

• When 1, the primary master timeout counter is disabled. The 21555

Timeout

 

 

waits indefinitely for a primary bus initiator to repeat a delayed

 

Disable

 

 

 

transaction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Reset value is 0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disables the secondary master timeout counter.

 

Secondary

 

• When 0, the secondary master timeout counter is enabled and uses

 

 

the value specified by the Secondary Master Timeout bit.

 

Master

 

5

R/W

• When 1, the secondary master timeout counter is disabled. The 21555

Timeout

 

 

waits indefinitely for a secondary bus initiator to repeat a delayed

 

Disable

 

 

 

transaction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Reset value is 0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Controls how the 21555 initiates delayed transactions on the target bus.

 

 

 

• When 0, the 21555 uses a round-robin arbitration scheme to

 

 

 

determine which transaction is attempted. After receiving a target retry

 

 

 

in response to a delayed transaction, the 21555 can initiate a different

 

Delayed

 

queued delayed transaction.

6

Transaction

R/W

• When 1, When a target retry is received in response to a delayed

 

Order Control

 

transaction, the 21555 continues to attempt that same transaction until

 

 

 

a response other than target retry is received. The 21555 does not

 

 

 

initiate other delayed transactions until the above condition is

 

 

 

satisfied.

 

 

 

• Reset value is 0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERR# forward enable.

 

SERR#

 

When 0, the 21555 does not assert p_serr_l as a result of s_serr_l

 

 

assertion.

7

Forward

R/W

When 1, the 21555 asserts p_serr_l when s_serr_l is detected asserted

 

Enable

 

 

 

and the primary SERR# Enable bit is set.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reset value is 0

 

 

 

 

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Intel 21555 user manual Chip Control 0 Register Sheet 2, Serr#

21555 specifications

The Intel 21555 is a prominent microprocessor developed by Intel, designed to cater to a variety of computing needs. This processor marks a significant step forward in Intel's lineup and underscores the company's commitment to advancing technology in personal computing, enterprise solutions, and beyond.

One of the standout features of the Intel 21555 is its advanced architecture. It utilizes a multi-core design, enabling improved performance through parallel processing. This architecture allows multiple applications to run seamlessly without a decline in speed. The cores are built on a cutting-edge manufacturing process that enhances energy efficiency while maintaining high clock speeds.

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