VAXstation 100 firmware notes

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Random notes from running the firmware in an emulator.

Memory map

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Error LEDs

Indicates which test failed. During power-up, green light turned off. During idle loop, green light remains on.

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Apparently there's a bug.

VS100-TT-7.png

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.