Theory of Operation
2-53
16-BIT
1
8K BYTES
LOADER
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COUNTER
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ROM
CONTROL
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LOGIC
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STS/FLG
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BUFFER
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BUFFER
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lOP BUS
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Figure 2-26. Bootstrap Loader Card Block Diagram
Reserved Bus
Connectors P7 through P9 are 60-pin headers which provide three plug-in slots. Power and signal
lines are provided at the connectors. P13 is a 50-pin ribbon cable connector. All four connectors are
reserved for future use.
I/O Door Interlock
A switch mounted on an
110
card gUide is connected by a cable to P14, a 2-pin plug on the
110
backplane. When the
110
door is opened, a signal is sent through P14 to the motherboard. The
motherboard passes the signal to the power supply which then shuts down power to the computer.