
1-7
S2 — Buffer Bypass Switch (Factory Setting: OPEN (Not Bypassed))
When operating the 8255 in Mode 1, the lines of Port C function as control lines, some as outputs and some as
inputs. When using Mode 1, the Port C buffers must be removed and bypassed to allow the Port C lines to be
individually set as inputs or outputs. Figure 1-8 shows the Port C buffers, and the following steps tell you how to
configure the board for Mode 1 operation.
To remove buffering from Port C:
1. Close DIP switches 1 through 8 on S2.
2. Remove U3 from the board.
3. Remove U4 from the board.
CAUTION:
Remember, whenever you close the switches,
be sure
to remove the buffers, U3 and U4, from the
board. Failure to do so may damage the board.
F1 — External +5-volt Fuse
This 1 ampere fuse protects the +5 volt line available at I/O connector P2, pin 49 from drawing too much
current and damaging system equipment.
Table 1-2: Base Address Switch Settings, S1
Base Address
Decimal / (Hex)
5 4 3 2 1
Switch Setting
Base Address
Decimal / (Hex)
Switch Setting
5 4 3 2 1
512 / (200)
0 0 0 0 0
768 / (300)
1 0 0 0 0
528 / (210)
0 0 0 0 1
784 / (310)
1 0 0 0 1
544 / (220)
0 0 0 1 0
800 / (320)
1 0 0 1 0
560 / (230)
0 0 0 1 1
816 / (330)
1 0 0 1 1
576 / (240)
0 0 1 0 0
832 / (340)
1 0 1 0 0
0 0 1 0 1
848 / (350)
1 0 1 0 1
608 / (260)
0 0 1 1 0
864 / (360)
1 0 1 1 0
624 / (270)
0 0 1 1 1
880 / (370)
1 0 1 1 1
640 / (280)
0 1 0 0 0
896 / (380)
1 1 0 0 0
656 / (290)
0 1 0 0 1
912 / (390)
1 1 0 0 1
672 / (2A0)
0 1 0 1 0
928 / (3A0)
1 1 0 1 0
688 / (2B0)
0 1 0 1 1
944 / (3B0)
1 1 0 1 1
704 / (2C0)
0 1 1 0 0
960 / (3C0)
1 1 1 0 0
720 / (2D0)
0 1 1 0 1
976 / (3D0)
1 1 1 0 1
736 / (2E0)
0 1 1 1 0
992 / (3E0)
1 1 1 1 0
752 / (2F0)
0 1 1 1 1
1008 / (3F0)
1 1 1 1 1
0 = closed, 1 = open