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» The Indispensable PC Hardware Book, Hans-Peter Messmer, Addison-Wesley,
1994, ISBN 0-201-62424-9
» The PC Handbook: For Engineers, Programmers, and Other Serious PC
Users, Sixth Edition, John P. Choisser and John O. Foster, Annabooks, 1997,
ISBN 0-929392-36-1
9.3 Ports
9.3.1 RS-232 Serial
» EIA-232-E standard
» The EIA-232-E standard specifies the interface between (for example) a
modem and a computer so that they can exchange data. The computer can then
send data to the modem, which then sends the data over a telephone line.
The data that the modem receives from the telephone line can then be sent
to the computer. You can search for information about the standard on the
Web.
» RS-232 Made Easy: Connecting Computers, Printers, Terminals, and Modems,
Martin D. Seyer, Prentice Hall, 1991, ISBN 0-13-749854-3
» National Semiconductor: The Interface Data Book includes application notes.
Type “232” as search criteria to obtain a list of application notes. You
can search for information about the data book on National Semiconductor’s
Web site.
9.3.2 Serial ATA
Serial AT Attachment (ATA) Working Group: This X3T10 standard defines an
integrated bus interface between disk drives and host processors. It provides
a common point of attachment for systems manufacturers and the system. You
can search for information about the working group on the Web. We recommend
you also search the Web for information on 4.2 I/O cable, if you use hard
disks in a DMA3 or PIO4 mode.
9.3.3 USB
USB Specification
USB Implementers Forum, Inc. is a non-profit corporation founded by the group
of companies that developed the Universal Serial Bus specification. The USB-
IF was formed to provide a support organization and forum for the advancement
and adoption of Universal Serial Bus technology. You can search for
information about the standard on the Web.