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diff --git a/doc/supplements/i960/preface.texi b/doc/supplements/i960/preface.texi new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..713f58156a --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/supplements/i960/preface.texi @@ -0,0 +1,38 @@ +@c +@c COPYRIGHT (c) 1988-1997. +@c On-Line Applications Research Corporation (OAR). +@c All rights reserved. +@c + +@ifinfo +@node Preface, CPU Model Dependent Features, Top, Top +@end ifinfo +@unnumbered Preface + +The Real Time Executive for Multiprocessor Systems +(RTEMS) is designed to be portable across multiple processor +architectures. However, the nature of real-time systems makes +it essential that the application designer understand certain +processor dependent implementation details. These processor +dependencies include calling convention, board support package +issues, interrupt processing, exact RTEMS memory requirements, +performance data, header files, and the assembly language +interface to the executive. + +For information on the i960CA and the i960 processor +family in general, refer to the following documents: + +@itemize @bullet +@item @cite{80960CA User's Manual, Intel, Order No. 270710}. + +@item @cite{32-Bit Embedded Controller Handbook, Intel, Order No. 270647}. + +@item @cite{Glenford J. Meyers and David L. Budde. The 80960 +Microprocessor Architecture. Wiley. New York. 1988}. +@end itemize + +It is highly recommended that the i960CA RTEMS +application developer obtain and become familiar with Intel's +i960CA User's Manual. + + |