This register is the disk-microprocessor data buffer. In read mode, data
from the disk is placed into this register one byte at a time. As each
byte is received into the register, the DSKBYT bit is set true. DSKBYT is
cleared when the DSKBYTR register is read.
DSKBYTR may be used to synchronize the processor to the disk rotation
before issuing a read or write under DMA control.
Table 8-7: DSKBYTR Register
Bit
Number Name Function
------ ---- --------
15 DSKBYT When set, indicates that this register contains
a valid byte of data (reset by reading this
register).
14 DMAON Indicates when DMA is actually enabled. All the
various DMA bits must be true. This means the
DMAEN bit in DSKLEN , and the DSKEN & DMAEN bits
in DMACON .
13 DISKWRITE The disk write bit (in DSKLEN ) is enabled.
12 WORDEQUAL Indicates the DSKSYNC register equals the disk
input stream. This bit is true only while the
input stream matches the sync register (as
little as two microseconds).
11-8 Currently unused; don't depend on read value.
7-0 DATA Disk byte data.