Disk data byte and status read
This register is the Disk-Microprocessor data buffer. Data from the disk (in read mode) is loaded into this register one byte at a time, and bit 15 (DSKBYT) is set true.
Bit | Function | Description |
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15 | DSKBYT | Disk byte ready (reset on read) |
14 | DMAON | DMAEN (DSKLEN) & DMAEN (DMACON) & DSKEN (DMACON) |
13 | DISKWRITE | Mirror of bit 14 (WRITE) in DSKLEN |
12 | WORDEQUAL | This bit true only while DSKSYNC register equals the data from disk |
11-08 | 0 | Not used |
07-00 | DATA | Disk byte data |