Instruction Test 1

Diagnostic Program

PDP-8/E

Order Number: MAINDEC-8E-D0AB

This document is a diagnostic program designed specifically for testing the instruction set of the PDP-8/E computer. It covers the AND, TAD, OPERATE, and basic MQ instructions. The program is intended to be stored in the last memory page and loaded via the standard binary loader. The guide outlines the operating procedures, starting addresses, and provides details on error recovery, including how to loop on specific tests to troubleshoot failures. The document also includes an extensive listing of the tests performed and their expected results.

MAINDEC-8E-D0AB
2000
78 pages
Quality

Original
2.5MB

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