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:
•The C programming language, including experience writing and installing interface software (drivers).
•The operating system of the host computer.
•Ethernet specifications.
•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:
•Installing the V/Ethernet 4221 Condor.
•Programming the V/Ethernet 4221 Condor, single through four port operation.
•Determining the cause of any error messages generated by the board.
References
•VMEbus Specification, Revision C
•VMEbus Revision D, Draft 3.02, October 8, 1990
•IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD, 1985
•Supplements to IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD Local Area Network, 1988 through 1993
•32 Bit Local Area Network (LAN) Component User’s Manual, Intel, 1992, Order No.
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