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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Intended Audience
Interphase wrote this manual for its customers. It is intended for a highly technical audience, specifically, users who
need to write their own software drivers.
Readers are assumed to have extensive knowledge of the following:
• The C programming language, including experience writing and installing interface software (drivers).
• The operating system of the host computer.
• Ethernet specifications.
• VME specifications.
Scope Of Manual
The manual organization allows the user to focus on specific areas of interest, without giving more information than
needed.
Specifically, this manual contains guidelines on:
• Installing the V/Ethernet 4221 Condor.
• Programming the V/Ethernet 4221 Condor, single through four port operation.
• Determining the cause of any error messages generated by the board.
References
• VMEbus Specification, Revision C
• VMEbus Revision D, Draft 3.02, October 8, 1990
• IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD, 1985
• Supplements to IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD Local Area Network, 1988 through 1993
• 32 Bit Local Area Network (LAN) Component User’s Manual, Intel, 1992, Order No. 296853-001