AR-B1474 User¡¦s Guide

2.3.4 ISA Bus Pin Assignment

I/O Pin

Signal Name

Input/Output

I/O Pin

Signal Name

Input/Output

A1

-IOCHCK

Input

B1

GND

Ground

A2

SD7

Input/Output

B2

RSTDRV

Output

A3

SD6

Input/Output

B3

+5V

Power

A4

SD5

Input/Output

B4

IRQ9

Input

A5

SD4

Input/Output

B5

-5V

Power

A6

SD3

Input/Output

B6

DRQ2

Input

A7

SD2

Input/Output

B7

-12V

Power

A8

SD1

Input/Output

B8

-ZWS

Input

A9

SD0

Input/Output

B9

+12V

Power

A10

IOCHRDY

Input

B10

GND

Ground

A11

AEN

Output

B11

-SMEMW

Output

A12

SA19

Input/Output

B12

-SMEMR

Output

A13

SA18

Input/Output

B13

-IOW

Input/Output

A14

SA17

Input/Output

B14

-IOR

Input/Output

A15

SA16

Input/Output

B15

-DACK3

Output

A16

SA15

Input/Output

B16

DRQ3

Input

A17

SA14

Input/Output

B17

-DACK1

Output

A18

SA13

Input/Output

B18

DRQ1

Input

A19

SA12

Input/Output

B19

-REFRESH

Input/Output

A20

SA11

Input/Output

B20

BUSCLK

Output

A21

SA10

Input/Output

B21

IRQ7

Input

A22

SA9

Input/Output

B22

IRQ6

Input

A23

SA8

Input/Output

B23

IRQ5

Input

A24

SA7

Input/Output

B24

IRQ4

Input

A25

SA6

Input/Output

B25

IRQ3

Input

A26

SA5

Input/Output

B26

-DACK2

Output

A27

SA4

Input/Output

B27

TC

Output

A28

SA3

Input/Output

B28

BALE

Output

A29

SA2

Input/Output

B29

+5V

Power

A30

SA1

Input/Output

B30

OSC

Output

A31

SA0

Input/Output

B31

GND

Ground

Table 2-4 ISA Bus Pin Assignment

 

 

I/O Pin

Signal Name

Input/Output

I/O Pin

Signal Name

Input/Output

C1

SBHE

Input/Output

D1

-MEMCS16

Input

C2

LA23

Input/Output

D2

-IOCS16

Input

C3

LA22

Input/Output

D3

IRQ10

Input

C4

LA21

Input/Output

D4

IRQ11

Input

C5

LA20

Input/Output

D5

IRQ12

Input

C6

LA19

Input/Output

D6

IRQ15

Input

C7

LA18

Input/Output

D7

IRQ14

Input

C8

LA17

Input/Output

D8

-DACK0

Output

C9

-MEMR

Input/Output

D9

DRQ0

Input

C10

-MEMW

Input/Output

D10

-DACK5

Output

C11

SD8

Input/Output

D11

DRQ5

Input

C12

SD9

Input/Output

D12

-DACK6

Output

C13

SD10

Input/Output

D13

DRQ6

Input

C14

SD11

Input/Output

D14

-DACK7

Output

C15

SD12

Input/Output

D15

DRQ7

Input

C16

SD13

Input/Output

D16

+5V

Power

C17

SD14

Input/Output

D17

-MASTER

Input

C18

SD15

Input/Output

D18

GND

Ground

Table 2-5 ISA Bus Pin Assignment

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Sony 486DX, DX4, AR-B1474 manual ISA Bus Pin Assignment

DX4, AR-B1474, 486DX specifications

The Sony 486DX, AR-B1474, and DX4 are notable examples of advanced computing technologies from the early to mid-1990s, a time when personal computers were rapidly evolving to meet increasing user demands. These systems played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of modern computing.

The Sony 486DX is built around the popular Intel 80486 microprocessor, which was a significant step up from its predecessor, the 386. The 486DX featured a 32-bit architecture and introduced integrated cache memory, which greatly enhanced data processing speeds and overall system performance. Operating at clock speeds typically ranging from 25 to 100 MHz, the 486DX models provided a solid foundation for running more sophisticated software applications and advanced games of the era.

Accompanying the 486DX was the AR-B1474 motherboard, designed to maximize the potential of the 486 architecture. This motherboard featured support for up to 512 KB of level 2 cache memory, further boosting performance for data-heavy tasks. The AR-B1474 also included extensive connectivity options, with ISA slots for legacy devices, as well as support for EISA, making it compatible with a wide range of hardware peripherals. This versatility made the AR-B1474 a popular choice among builders of custom desktop PCs during its time.

The DX4, another significant milestone, built upon the 486 architecture by introducing a clock-doubling technique. By effectively allowing the processor to perform operations at up to three times its base clock speed (typically 75 or 100 MHz), the DX4 could handle even more demanding applications, thereby providing users with significant performance improvements without requiring a complete overhaul of their systems.

Both the 486DX and DX4 processors facilitated advancements in multimedia capabilities, with improved graphics rendering and audio performance that supported CD-ROMs and early gaming technologies. This made them particularly appealing to consumers looking for a versatile machine for both work and entertainment.

Overall, the combination of the Sony 486DX, AR-B1474 motherboard, and DX4 processor exemplifies a significant chapter in computing history, showcasing how hardware advancements seamlessly integrated with user needs for performance and flexibility. As these technologies laid the groundwork for future innovations, they remain noteworthy for their contributions to the evolution of personal computing.