Texas Instruments 51X - Manual (Page 42)

4.2.2
I/O Subsystem
The I/O subsystem, implemented with an NS87334 VJG Super I/O
Controller Chip, provides for such functions as internal Hard Drive control,
floppy drive control, and serial and parallel ports. The Super I/O Controller
includes the following features:
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100 percent compatible with ISA, EISA, and Micro-channel architectures
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Built-in Floppy Disk Controller
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Software compatible with the DP8473, the 765A and N82077
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16-byte FIFO (default disabled)
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Burst and Non-burst modes
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Perpendicular Recording drive support
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New high-performance internal digital data separator (no external
filter components required)
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Low-power CMOS with enhanced power-down mode
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Automatic media-sense support
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Two UARTs
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Software compatible with the PC16550A and PC16450
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MIDI compatible
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Infrared support on UART2 (IRDA

-compliant)
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Bidirectional Parallel Port
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Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) compatible
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Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) compatible, including level 2
support
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Bidirectional under either software or hardware control
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Compatible with ISA, EISA, and Micro Channel architectures
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Ability to multiplex FDC signals on parallel port pins for external
FDD
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Includes protection circuit against damage caused when printer is
powered up, or operated at higher voltages
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Integral IDE controller
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Provides a complete IDE interface with DMA control (except for
optional buffers)
Theory of Operation 4-3