This document, the Alpha Microprocessors SROM Mini-Debugger User's Guide, provides comprehensive instructions for using the mini-debugger for hardware development and troubleshooting.
Key Sections Include:
- Introduction: Covers the purpose and general features of the SROM mini-debugger.
- Getting Started: Details hardware requirements, serial port connection procedures for terminal, PC, Windows NT, and Tru64 UNIX environments, and basic initialization steps.
- Command Set: Provides a detailed reference for all user commands, organized by function:
- Flag Commands: Controls behavior like data negation, base address, display toggling, and loop settings.
- Memory Commands: Facilitates reading, comparing, copying, filling, and testing memory.
- Deposit/Examine Commands: Allows for accessing and modifying internal CPU registers and memory locations.
- Print/Execution Commands: Provides methods for checking status, printing registers, loading external images, and starting execution.
- Support: Lists customer support resources and available documentation for Alpha hardware.