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Describes the complete system configuration including peripheral devices.
Details specifications for CPU, Memory, Display, I/O, and other components.
Illustrates the system configuration and component interconnections.
Explains the process of booting the MZ-5600 system from disk or hard drive.
Details CP/M-86 features, including memory map and commands.
Details the Initial Program Loader (IPL) sequence executed upon system power-up.
Details the 16-bit microprocessor's highlights, architecture, and functional outline.
Illustrates the internal block diagram of the 8284 clock generator.
Details the pin layout and functions of the 8259A interrupt controller.
Explains the 8259A's role as an interrupt controller, vector generation, and priority handling.
Explains how the 8086 maximum mode commands are decoded by the 8288.
Describes the logic and timing for dynamic RAM read/write operations.
Explains the dynamic RAM refresh mechanism and timing charts.
Shows the block diagram for the MFD drive select circuitry.
Explains how the FDC checks drive ready states and signals CPU for disk removal.
Describes how interrupts are processed, including EOI commands and vector handling.
Covers capabilities like bitmap graphics, controller, resolution, windowing, and colors.
Details logic for GDC, WDC, VDC1, VDC2, and VRAM.
Details keyboard features, buffer, roll-over, mode indicators, and special keys.
Shows the block diagram of the power supply unit.
Provides tips and procedures for troubleshooting power supply issues.
Lists the self-check items automatically provided by the MZ-5500.
Describes how to perform self-checking and interpret results.
Overall system block diagram showing major components.
Lists parts for CRT, CPU, Key, and Power Supply PWB units.
Lists parts for different keyboard models (MZ1K09, MZ1K10, MZ1K11).