ApBUILDER README.TXT

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UPDATES
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ApBUILDER updates are available at the Intel Web site as well as
Manuals and other Technical liturature for Intel Devices.

Intel Web Address-            www.Intel.com
ApBUILDER Feedback (EMAIL)-   builder_software@ccm.hf.intel.com

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SUPPORTED PROCESSORS
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This version of ApBUILDER fully supports the following processors:

    Intel386(TM) EX Processor

    80C186EA / 80C188EA, 80C186EB / 80C188EB, 80C186EC / 80C188EC,
    80C186XL / 80C188XL

    8XC196KD, 8XC196KC, 8XC196KB, 8XC198, 8XC196KR, 8XC196KQ, 8XC196KT,
    8XC196JR, 8XC196JQ 8XC196JT, 8XC196NP, 8XC196NT, 8XC196NU

    80C296SA

    8XC52, 8XC54, 8XC58, 8XC51FA, 8XC51FB, 8XC51FC

    8XC251SA, 8XC251SB, 8XC251SP,  8XC251SQ

    8XC151SA, 8XC151SB

    8X930Ax USB
    8X930Hx

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SCREEN RESOLUTION
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ApBUILDER has been optimized for a screen resolution of 800 X 600 (w/small system fonts).

If you are using standard Low VGA resolution (640 x 480) you will have difficulty viewing
some of the screens.

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Manuals and Data Sheets:
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   Intel Manuals and Data Sheets are available at the Intel
   Web Site and through Intel Liturature sources.
   Windows format Hypertext Manuals and Data Sheets are (for the most
   part) no longer being distributed via the Web for Intel Microcontrollers.
   Currently, Intel is distributing Portable Document Format documents
   (.PDF extension).  These Manuals and Data Sheets are viewable with
   a .PDF Viewer.  We recommend using the Adobe ACROBAT reader which
   is currently available from the Adobe Web Site at www.adobe.com.

   If you have older windows Hypertext Manuals and Data Sheets installed
   on your system, ApBUILDER will be able to use them automaticly
   (smart links).  If you have only a newer Manual, or Data Sheet in
   the .PDF format for a particular device, you 'may' need to configure
   ApBUILDER to use this document for that device.  This is accomplished
   within ApBUILDER by Selecting "Options", and then selecting
   "Configure Manual and Data Sheet" from the main menu.
   After setting up a .PDF file -> ApBUILDER association for a manual or
   data sheet, it is necessary to restart the ApBUILDER program for the
   change to take effect in the pull-down Tools menu.

   After ApBUILDER has been configured using this option, you will be able
   to access your PDF Manual or Data sheet within ApBUILDER, throughout
   its various screens.  If the .PDF document was provided with its own
   installation program, ApBUILDER will be able to recognise the document
   automatically and no configuration on your part will be necessary; The
   document should be accessible from within ApBUILDER immediately after
   the document installation program completes.

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INCLUDE FILES:
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   The ApBUILDER software provides source code generation and
   makes assumptions about the naming of the processor
   registers.  For this reason ApBUILDER has "include" files
   that support the processor special function registers.  You
   may need to modify these files to be sure they work with your
   particular development package.

   The include files supplied with ApBUILDER provide macros
   that make accessing the special function registers of the
   various devices easier.
   Many compilers and assemblers have their own unique syntax
   regarding Macros.  You may need to make adjustments to
   suite your particular development package.


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KNOWN ANOMALIES:
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1)  On some systems the text shown in the peripheral hilites may
    be difficult to read or may not fit within the text window.
    An option is available in ApBUILDER to help with this
    situation.  Use the menu item "Options" - "Select Font..."
    to change the desired screen display font.  Generally, you
    should choose a smaller font size when you find that the current
    text is being cut-off in various places.  This problem generally
    occurs when you have selected Large Fonts in your Windows setup.

2)  The slave mode for the 80C186EA interrupt controller is not
    supported.

3)  Although we made every effort to test the code output of
    ApBUILDER, we ask that you verify the code in your application
    to ensure proper operation under all situations and conditions.

4)  ApBUILDER's peripheral editor (PERIPH) attempts to flag
    illegal conditions, but not all conditions are verified.
    For this reason, it is important that you refer to the
    users manual for peripheral programming details.

5)  The Register Editor does not allow bit-level changes to registers.
    Please refer to the "NEW FEATURES AND MODIFICATIONS" section for
    more information on this change.

6)  USB Peripheral Editor limited to 1 configuration, 5 Interfaces, and
    Alternate settings is fixed to 0.  If user needs more, they need to
    cut-and paste the code files provided.


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NEW FEATURES AND MODIFICATIONS:
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1)  It is now possible to Run the ApBUILDER Register Editor
    and run a peripheral editor simultaneously.  This allows
    you to configure your peripheral in the peripheral editor
    while simultaneously viewing the bit-changes that take place
    in the Special Functions Registers.  To take advantage of this
    feature, you must open the Register Editor before opening
    the Peripheral Editor.  Bit-changes are no longer allowed in
    the Register Editor.  This direct modification of register bits
    often resulted in invalid code configurations.  Validity checking
    on SFR values only takes place in the Peripheral Editor.  The
    Register Editor should be considered to be a Register viewer only.

2)  ApBUILDER now supports the new Intel Manual and Data Sheet
    documents in the PDF (Portable Document File) format .
    Read the [Manuals and Data Sheets] section above for info.

3)  A feature has been added that allows you to view the underlying SFR values
    in a complete listing.  While this is mainly a diagnostic development tool,
    you may wish to view or print the listing for educational purposes.
    This feature is accessed by selecting "View SFRs" under the "Tools" menu.

4)  The System Builder is now available for some microcontrollers.  This allows you
    to use ApBUILDER to configure your peripherals, then generates a comprehensive
    full suite of code files.

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FEEDBACK:
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   We appreciate your business and would like to offer you the
   finest product of it's kind. In order to do so, we need your
   feedback.  If you find a bug, or wish to comment in any
   way, please EMAIL your comments/suggestions.

   ApBUILDER Feedback (EMAIL)-   builder_software@ccm.hf.intel.com

   If you are reporting what you beleive to be a bug, please be as
   specific and detailed as possible in your message so that we
   can serve you better.

   We are often trying to get a better idea of our customer needs
   and are also very interrested in how you use ApBUILDER and what
   your PC hardware setup is.  Any comments would be welcome.

   We would like to hear from you.



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FINAL COMMENTS
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We hope you have fun using the ApBUILDER software and find it
useful in learning more about Intel architectures.  We are proud to
offer this tool to you and hope that it provides
added value for you.

        Sincerely,

	ApBUILDER Software Development Team