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Introduction
- This manual outlines the hardware of the Sega / home-use game console Saturn that supports 32-bit RISC (Reduced instruction set computer) processors and supports multimedia. This manual explains the features and functional overview of Saturn for game software developers.
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Manual structure
- This manual consists of the following chapters, appendices and indexes.
Chapter 1 Introduction to Saturn
Explains the features of Saturn.
Chapter 2 Structure
Describes Saturn's internal configuration and hardware specifications.
Chapter 3 Functions
Describes the main functions of Saturn.
(1) CPU
Explains the main CPU, sound CPU, and I / O controller.
(2) SCU
Describes control of each bus (A-bus, B-bus, CPU-bus), DMA transfer, and matrix operation (DSP).
(3) VDP1
Explains how to define drawing data and control drawing.
(4) VDP2
Explains scroll screen control and display control.
(5) SCSP
Explains PCM / FM tone generator sound control.
(6) CD-ROM
Explains the outline of CD and MPEG.
(7) Other
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