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CHAPTER

A TOP-LEVEL VIEW OF COMPUTER

FUNCTION AND INTERCONNECTION

3.1 Computer Components

3.2 Computer Function
Instruction Fetch and Execute
Interrupts
I/O Function
3.3 Interconnection Structures
3.4 Bus Interconnection

Bus Structure
Multiple-Bus Hierarchies
Elements of Bus Design
3.5 PCI
Bus Structure
PCI Commands
Data Transfers
Arbitration
3.6 Recommended Reading and Web Sites
3.7 Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems

Appendix 3A Timing Diagrams

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