When programming the tick timer for periodic interrupts, the counter should be cleared to
zero by software and then enabled. If the counter does not initially start at 0, the time to the
first interrupt may be longer or shorter than expected. The rollover time for the counter is
71.6 minutes.
Table 6-19 Tick Timer Compare Registers
Tick Timer 1 Compare Register - 0xE202 0014 (32 bits)
Tick Timer 2 Compare Register - 0xE202 0024 (32 bits)
Tick Timer 3 Compare Register - 0xE202 0034 (32 bits)
Tick Timer 4 Compare Register - 0xE202 0044 (32 bits)
BIT
FIELD
OPER
RESET
6.2.16.4 Counter Registers
When enabled, the tick timer Counter register increments every microsecond. Software
may read or write the counter at any time.
Table 6-20 Tick Timer Counter Registers
REG
BIT
FIELD
OPER
RESET
6.2.17
Geographical Address Register
The VMEbus Status register in the TSi148 provides the VMEbus geographical address of
the MVME3100. This register reflects the inverted states of the geographical address pins
at the 5-row, 160-pin P1 connector.
MVME3100 Single Board Computer Installation and Use (6806800M28H)
31
Tick Timer Compare Value
R/W
0
Tick Timer 1 Counter Register - 0xE202 0018 (32 bits)
Tick Timer 2 Counter Register - 0xE202 0028 (32 bits)
Tick Timer 3 Counter Register - 0xE202 0038 (32 bits)
Tick Timer 4 Counter Register - 0xE202 0048 (32 bits
31
Tick Timer Counter Value
R/W
0
Geographical Address Register
0
0
119
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