10-Based 10 Maintenance Library

This document serves as a standard reference for the 10-Based 10 Maintenance Library. It outlines:

• Programming Identification: Explains the naming conventions used for maintenance library programs, including extensions, major program classes, and processor types.
• Standard Procedures: Details the use of standard starting addresses for diagnostic monitors and utility programs.
• Console Control: Describes the function of console data switches for controlling diagnostic operations in both Exec and User modes, including how to handle specific machine architectures (KA10, KI10, KL10).
• Loading Procedures: Provides step-by-step instructions for loading the library from various media, including paper tape, DECtape, disk packs, and via KLDCP for KL10 systems.
• Diagnostic Information: Summarizes the various diagnostic monitors (DIAMON, D20MON, MAGMON, etc.) and provides a comprehensive hierarchy of diagnostic programs categorized by system component (Processor, Memory, Disk Subsystem, Magtape Subsystem, etc.).
• Error Handling: Explains standard error formats and fatal halt codes.