About This Manual
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• Appendix C, AMD Am9513A Data Sheet, contains the
manufacturer data sheet for the AMD Am9513A System Timing
Controller integrated circuit (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.). This
controller is used on the AT-MIO-16X.
• Appendix D, Customer Communication, contains forms you can
use to request help from National Instruments or to comment on our
products.
•The Glossary contains an alphabetical list and description of terms
used in this manual, including abbreviations, acronyms, metric
prefixes, mnemonics, and symbols.
•The Index contains an alphabetical list of key terms an d topics used
in this manual, including the page where you can find each one.
Conventions Used in This ManualThe following conventions are used in this manual:
<> Angle brackets containing numbers separated by an ellipsis represent a
range of values associated with a bit or signal name (for example,
DBIO<3..0>).
This icon to the left of bold italicized text denotes a note, which alerts
you to important information.
This icon to the left of bold italicized text denotes a caution, which
advises you of precautions to take to avoid injury, data loss, or a
system crash.
bold italic Bold italic text denotes a note, caution, or warning.
italic Italic text denotes emphasis, a cross reference, or an introduction to a
key concept.
NI-DAQ NI-DAQ is used throughout this manual to refer to the NI-DAQ
software for DOS/Windows/LabWindows unless otherwise noted.
PC PC refers to the IBM PC AT and compatibles, and to EISA personal
computers.
The Glossary lists abbreviations, acronyms, metric prefixes,
mnemonics, symbols, and terms.