VAXstation 100 firmware notes
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Random notes from running the firmware in an emulator.
Memory map
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination
Error LEDs
Indicates which test failed. During power-up, green light turned off. During idle loop, green light remains on.
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination
Apparently there's a bug.
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination
D0 flags
The firmware maintains a set of flags in register D0.
| Bit (decimal) | Meaning |
| 16 | Maintenance mode. |
| 19 | Powerup error. |
| 24 | BBA done. |
| 25 | Vertical retrace interrupt. |
