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Introduction to I/O Commands
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Today we're going to discuss I/O commands. Can anyone explain why I/O commands are necessary?
I think they're needed so the CPU can communicate with other devices like printers and disks.
Exactly! Now, what would happen if the CPU didn't have a way to check if an I/O device was ready?
It would keep waiting unnecessarily and waste time.
Right! This inefficiency is why programmed I/O is so important. We will dive deeper into this shortly.
Remember, the main goal of I/O commands is to facilitate smooth communication without keeping the CPU stuck.
Types of I/O Commands
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Now, let's break down the different types of I/O commands. Can anyone name them?
Controlling, testing, and read/write commands.
Correct! Let's discuss controlling commands first. What do they do?
They initiate actions in the I/O devices, like getting a printer to start printing.
Good! Now, could you describe what test commands do?
They check the status of the devices to see if they're ready.
Precisely! Testing ensures no conflicts occur when reading or writing data.
Addressing and I/O Mapping
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Now, let’s focus on addressing I/O devices. What can you tell me about the importance of addressing?
It's important so each device can be uniquely identified.
Exactly! Without unique addresses, the CPU wouldn't know which device it is communicating with.
How do we map I/O devices?
Great question! There are two main types: memory-mapped I/O and isolated I/O. Can anyone explain the difference?
In memory-mapped I/O, devices share the same address space as memory, while isolated I/O has separate spaces for memory and devices.
Correct again! This impacts the CPU's ability to access devices efficiently.
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The section details the steps involved in I/O operations, addressing the inefficiencies of polling, the roles of addressing schemes, and the distinction between different types of I/O mapping. It emphasizes the importance of control commands related to I/O operations.
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Categories of I/O Commands
In this section, we explore I/O commands' vital role in facilitating communication between the CPU and external devices. The necessity arises from the inefficiency of polling, where the CPU frequently checks the status of I/O devices, wasting time when it could be performing other tasks.
Key Concepts Discussed:
- Programmed I/O: A method by which the CPU manages I/O operations by continuously checking the status of a device until it is ready for a data transfer. In this case, the CPU is actively involved in monitoring the status bit set by the I/O module, indicating readiness.
- Control Commands: The CPU must identify the I/O module through unique addresses. Control commands are essential for initiating I/O operations, directing devices to perform tasks like reading or writing data. Commands fall into three categories: controlling, testing, and data transfer commands (read/write).
- Addressing Scheme: The addressing of I/O devices follows similar principles to memory addresses. Unique coding is necessary to prevent conflicts between devices and to enable the CPU to address them effectively.
- I/O Mapping: There are two types of I/O mapping:
- Memory-Mapped I/O: In this scheme, I/O devices share the same address space as the memory. Here, some memory addresses are reserved for I/O, allowing the CPU to use standard memory instructions for I/O operations.
- Isolated I/O: This system uses a different address space for I/O devices, allowing for separate memory addressing for both memory and I/O. A control signal (IO/M̅) helps differentiate between memory and I/O addresses, enabling efficient communication.
By addressing these points, the section emphasizes the fundamental design choices in computer architecture regarding I/O management.
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Introduction to I/O Commands
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So, basically it is a sensing of status, then using the read write command, then transferring of data; this is the way that we are going to do, but here what is the problem that we have first? CPU needs to wait and poll, it is checking it continuously. So, it cannot do any other work. So, there is a wastage of CPU time.
Detailed Explanation
The section introduces the concept of I/O commands. It outlines the process that occurs during input/output operations, starting with the CPU polling (checking) the status of an I/O device. This means the CPU continuously checks if the device is ready to exchange data. This polling process can waste CPU time, as it cannot perform other operations while waiting.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine you're waiting for a friend to text you back about a movie plan. If you keep checking your phone every second, you're not able to do anything else, such as watching TV or reading a book. This is similar to how the CPU feels while continuously checking the device's status.
Programmed I/O Process
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So, basically this is now programmed I/O details now you just see these are the simple steps; first one CPU requests to I/O operation that in processor we have shown it, I/O module performs operation, then by looking into the state of the devices I/O module sets the status bit, CPU checks status bits periodically.
Detailed Explanation
This chunk describes the steps in the programmed I/O process. First, the CPU initiates a request for an I/O operation. The I/O module then performs the requested operation and sets a status bit indicating the result of that operation. The CPU periodically checks the status bit to see if the operation is complete. Notably, the I/O module does not directly inform the CPU when the operation is finished, which means the CPU must keep checking.
Examples & Analogies
Think of this like placing an order at a restaurant. You tell the waiter (the I/O module) what you want (the I/O operation), and while your food is being prepared, you keep checking in (polling) to see if it's ready, rather than the waiter coming to tell you when it is.
Addressing I/O Devices
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First of all we have to give the address of the devices from which we are going to take information or to who we are going to give the information. So, this is the addressing scheme, we have to see and will see how we are going to give it then issue some control commands.
Detailed Explanation
This section explains the importance of addressing in I/O commands. Before performing any I/O operation, the system needs to know the specific address of the device it is communicating with. This is known as the addressing scheme, essential for ensuring that data is sent to and received from the correct devices. After determining the address, control commands are issued to initiate processes.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine you’re sending a letter. To ensure it reaches the right person, you must put their address on the envelope. Similarly, in computing, specifying the address of an I/O device is crucial for accurate data transfer.
Types of Control Commands
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The command related to control the I/O device can be now look into three different categories. One is your controlling, second one is your test and third one is your read and write.
Detailed Explanation
This section categorizes the types of commands used to control I/O devices into three distinct types: controlling, testing, and read/write commands. Controlling commands initiate actions, testing commands check device status, and read/write commands are used for data transfer.
Examples & Analogies
Think about driving a car: you have control commands like steering to change direction, a speedometer to check your speed (testing), and pushing the accelerator to go faster or the brakes to slow down (read/write commands). Each command serves a unique purpose, just as I/O commands do.
Mapping I/O Devices
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In that particular case we are having two different ways of doing it. One is your memory mapped I/O and second one is your isolated I/O.
Detailed Explanation
This section introduces two methods for mapping I/O devices: memory mapped I/O and isolated I/O. Memory mapped I/O shares the same address space between memory and I/O devices, while isolated I/O has separate address spaces for them. This impacts how data is accessed and processed.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a library: if every book (memory) and magazine (I/O device) are in the same section (memory mapped), it’s convenient but can be crowded. If they’re in separate sections (isolated), it’s easier to find each but requires navigation between spaces.
Control Signals in Isolated I/O
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To identify these things so, we are going to use one more control signal, there will several control signal will come through this particular control bus.
Detailed Explanation
In isolated I/O, a control signal indicates whether the address being sent through the address bus corresponds to a memory location or an I/O device. When this signal is set to 0, it indicates memory; when set to 1, it refers to the I/O device.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a doorbell that distinguishes between visitors (I/O devices) and delivery people (memory). When you press the doorbell, it rings for visitors, but doesn’t ring when the delivery person arrives. This control signal helps the system know whom it is addressing.
Execution of I/O Operations
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Explain how data transfer is performed between CPU and I/O device using programmed I/O techniques.
Detailed Explanation
This chunk summarizes the execution of data transfer using programmed I/O techniques. It describes how a program repeatedly checks the status of an I/O device until it is ready, at which point the program performs the data transfer. This approach ensures efficient communication between the CPU and I/O devices.
Examples & Analogies
This is similar to waiting for a bus. You continually check the time and bus schedule until the bus arrives. Once you see it, you're ready to board (transfer data). The process of waiting and then acting is akin to programmed I/O operations.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Programmed I/O: A method by which the CPU manages I/O operations by continuously checking the status of a device until it is ready for a data transfer. In this case, the CPU is actively involved in monitoring the status bit set by the I/O module, indicating readiness.
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Control Commands: The CPU must identify the I/O module through unique addresses. Control commands are essential for initiating I/O operations, directing devices to perform tasks like reading or writing data. Commands fall into three categories: controlling, testing, and data transfer commands (read/write).
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Addressing Scheme: The addressing of I/O devices follows similar principles to memory addresses. Unique coding is necessary to prevent conflicts between devices and to enable the CPU to address them effectively.
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I/O Mapping: There are two types of I/O mapping:
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Memory-Mapped I/O: In this scheme, I/O devices share the same address space as the memory. Here, some memory addresses are reserved for I/O, allowing the CPU to use standard memory instructions for I/O operations.
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Isolated I/O: This system uses a different address space for I/O devices, allowing for separate memory addressing for both memory and I/O. A control signal (IO/M̅) helps differentiate between memory and I/O addresses, enabling efficient communication.
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By addressing these points, the section emphasizes the fundamental design choices in computer architecture regarding I/O management.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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When sending a document to a printer, the CPU uses controlling commands to instruct the printer to start printing.
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In data retrieval, the CPU sends a read command to the input device with its unique address to get information.
Memory Aids
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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Polling the devices makes the CPU upset, wasting cycles it cannot forget.
📖 Fascinating Stories
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In contrast, using control commands is like a teacher starting a lesson only when all students are settled.
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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Remember 'C-T-R' for Control commands, Test commands, and Read/Write commands to know all I/O command categories.
🎯 Super Acronyms
'MIME' for Memory and I/O Mapping Explained to help recall the two types of I/O mapping.
Flash Cards
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: I/O Commands
Definition:
Instructions that enable the CPU to communicate with input/output devices.
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Term: Programmed I/O
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A method where the CPU actively checks for device readiness to transfer data.
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Term: MemoryMapped I/O
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A scheme where the same address space is shared by both memory and I/O devices.
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Term: Isolated I/O
Definition:
A system where I/O devices have a separate address space distinct from memory.
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Term: Control Commands
Definition:
Commands that manipulate the state and operation of I/O devices.